Dear friends and neighbors, After many wonderful years in Des Moines, we are excited to announce that our district office has moved to Kent. During interim, the break time between…
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E-Newsletter: Historic wins for Washington (Session wrap up)
2019 Legislative Session Wrap Up Dear friends and neighbors, For the first time since 2009, the Legislature adjourned with a biennial budget on time. I am very proud of all…
Bill to choose potential sites for future commercial airports moves to governor
OLYMPIA – Legislation (Senate Bill 5370) creating a pathway to develop new commercial aviation facilities in the state heads to Gov. Jay Inslee following final passage by the House and…
Orwall bill to prevent home foreclosure from property tax increases passes Legislature
OLYMPIA – Following months of negotiations between local governments, financial institutions, homeowner advocates and lawmakers, the Legislature passed House Bill 1105 to help homeowners facing foreclosure after falling behind on…
Orwall bill aimed at ending backlog of untested rape kits passes Legislature
OLYMPIA – In Washington, over 10,000 untested sexual assault kits (SAKs) currently sit in police evidence, but that may soon change with legislation passed in Olympia on Thursday. Sponsored by…
Legislature passes bill to protect adult entertainers, prevent trafficking and assault
OLYMPIA – In recent years, workers in adult entertainment establishments have come forward citing workplace safety and security issues. In the wake of these revelations, Rep. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines,…
E-Newsletter: 33rd Town Hall, March 23
Dear Neighbors, We are already at the half way point of session. We are busy as our bills move through the legislative process. I’m pleased that many of my bills…
House approves Orwall bill to clear untested rape kit backlog
OLYMPIA – House lawmakers voted unanimously to pass legislation (HB 1166) addressing the backlog of over 8,000 rape kits in police custody on Wednesday evening. “Our state has been moving…
Orwall bill expands K-12 language interpretation services
OLYMPIA – Legislation expanding language interpretation services for families in public schools passed off the House floor today. “Engaging parents and families is critical to student success,” said Rep. Tina…
E-Newsletter: 33rd Legislative District Town Hall
Dear Neighbors, It has been an exciting week at the Capitol. Last week, we reached fiscal cutoff, which means any bill that did not have a public hearing will not…