Friends and neighbors, My 2024 Session Report was mailed out a couple of days ago and should be reaching your physical mailboxes this week. If you haven’t received it, or…
Newsletter: Session Report & Election Year Activity
Category: Tina Orwall
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Gov. Signs Protections Against Assisted Reproduction Fraud
OLYMPIA – Legislation strengthening safeguards against assisted reproduction fraud was signed into law today by Governor Inslee. House Bill 1300, sponsored by Rep. Tina Orwall (D-Des Moines), empowers patients and…
Protections Against Fabricated Intimate Images Signed into Law
OLYMPIA – Washington took a significant step towards safeguarding residents from the harmful distribution of fabricated and sexually explicit intimate images and depictions today. House Bill 1999, sponsored by Rep….
Newsletter: Last Week of Session!
Dear friends and neighbors, Today is the 58th day of this 60-day session. A couple of weeks ago, both chambers rolled out their respective supplemental budget proposals. Between now and…
House passes bill to reduce health risks from Sea-Tac Airport
OLYMPIA — Residents living near Sea-Tac International Airport, who face disproportionate health risks due to aircraft noise and pollution, could receive assistance to repair failing soundproofing for their houses under…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Senate Passes Bill Enabling Multistate Licensing for Social Workers
OLYMPIA – Washington is experiencing a critical time where access to mental health care is more important than ever. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing mental health challenges, leaving many…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Senate passes bill strengthening protections against assisted reproduction fraud
OLYMPIA – House Bill 1300, aimed at shielding individuals and families from the harm caused by deceptive and appalling practices in assisted reproduction procedures, passed the state Senate today. Introduced…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Senate Passes Bill to Empower Crisis Responders
OLYMPIA – As the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline gains traction, crisis responders have expressed concern regarding a lack of liability protections similar to those afforded to emergency medical personnel…
Newsletter: Town Hall TODAY & update on my bills
Dear friends and neighbors, We are roughly three weeks away from the conclusion of this 60-day session. This week we had two full days of floor action and now we’re…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Fertility Fraud Legislation Passes House
OLYMPIA – Today, a bill aimed at protecting individuals and families harmed by fraud in assisted reproduction procedures took a critical step forward, passing the House of Representatives with bipartisan…