OLYMPIA—Two measures relating to DNA evidence were approved by the Senate and are on their way to Gov. Inslee’s desk for his signature. Justice isn’t very well served when more…
Orwall’s DNA bills headed to Inslee’s desk
Tag: Rape Kits
Rep. Orwall’s e-Newsletter for April 8, 2015
Dear Neighbors, We are in week 13 of the legislative session and I am very thankful to report that all of my bills that passed the House have also been…
Rep. Orwall’s e-Newsletter for March 23, 2015
Dear Neighbors, Join us this Wednesday! ___________________________ What difference can three years really make? Scientists say a lot Last week the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released a report that strongly…
Rep. Orwall’s e-Newsletter for March 16, 2015
Dear Neighbors, Now that we’ve reached the House of Origin Cutoff, the House will be holding hearings on Senate bills and the Senate will hear House bills. I’m working hard…
House passes Orwall bill to ensure all rape kits get tested
This morning, on a vote of 82-15, the House of Representative passed House Bill 1068, requiring law enforcement agencies to submit all sexual assault examination kits to the Washington state…