Dear friends and neighbors, It’s hard to believe, but we’re already in the second-to-last week of the 2026 session. Before we adjourn next Thursday, I wanted to share some details about our proposals to provide relief for folks who were ...
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OLYMPIA — A bipartisan bill restricting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in making prior authorization determinations was heard in the House Health Care & Wellness Committee Wednesday. Senate Bill 5395, sponsored by Sen. Tina Orwall (D-Des Moines), prohibits private ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, We’ve reached the halfway point in the 2026 legislative session. Before we adjourn in March, I’m taking time this month to a hold a town hall — and you’re invited! I’ll join my seatmates, Reps. Mia ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, We just passed a key session milestone on Wednesday: policy cutoff. It’s the final day policy committees can vote to advance bills further in the legislative process. I’m thrilled to report that many of my bills survived this key deadline! Here are some of my ...
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Washington Democratic lawmakers have introduced a bill that would allow the Department of Health to fine private detention facilities if access is denied for a routine health inspection. “The bill before you is not about immigration laws; it’s about people, ...
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OLYMPIA — A bill to increase support for survivors of sexual and domestic violence has advanced out of the Senate Law & Justice Committee. Senate Bill 6017, sponsored by Sen. Tina Orwall (D-Des Moines), aims to reduce the retraumatization of survivors in the courtroom by ...
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The federal immigration detention center in Tacoma has come under fire in recent years following reports of neglect and suicide. Now, Washington Democratic lawmakers are making the case for the state to be able to fine the center in the ...
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OLYMPIA — A bill aimed at improving the health of people who live in communities around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport was heard Wednesday in the Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee. People living under flight paths near Sea-Tac Airport are exposed to more noise pollution and higher concentrations of ultrafine particle pollution associated with aircraft, ...
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Sen. Tina Orwall (D-Des Moines) issued the following statement in support of Washington’s Somali community: Over the past few weeks, the Somali community, especially those who operate childcare centers in our district, has become a target of harassment and baseless allegations of wrongdoing. I’m deeply saddened by how our Somali neighbors have ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, The 2026 legislative session is here, and I’m excited to be back in Olympia as your state senator. I’m also honored to have been selected as caucus vice chair by my Senate Democratic colleagues. I’m proud ...
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