OLYMPIA – A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a package of bills related to rape kits and justice for survivors of sexual assault, dubbed “Safe Today” legislation. This is…
Bipartisan ‘Safe Today’ bills dropped in Legislature
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Rep. Orwall’s Jan 18 e-Newsletter: Update on the first week of session
Opening Day Last Monday, January 11th marked the opening day of the 2016 legislative session. House Speaker Frank Chopp began his opening remarks by reminding us of some of the…
Rep. Orwall’s Legislative Update for November 24, 2015
Dear Neighbors, I hope you enjoyed our wonderful summer weather. As we head into the fall and winter, my calendar is full of meetings with constituents, community groups, public officials,…
Measure to test all rape kits signed into law today
This morning, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law a measure sponsored by Rep. Tina Orwall to test all rape kits. Under House Bill 1068, law enforcement must submit a request for…
Rep. Orwall’s e-Newsletter for April 17, 2015
Dear Neighbors, We are in the 14th week of session and have passed the deadline for policy bills to pass out of the opposite house. I’m pleased that my bills…