Author Archives: msari

13 Mar
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Join me at an upcoming town hall!

Dear friends and neighbors, We’re more than half-way through the 2025 legislative session. Things are moving quickly, but I’m taking time this month to hold some town halls – and you’re invited! Keep scrolling for details about these events, as ...

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11 Mar
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Senate passes Orwall bill improving movie theater captioning accessibility

OLYMPIA – A bill requiring Washington movie theaters to provide open captioning options for movie screenings passed the Senate Tuesday. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires movie theaters to provide viewers with closed captioning devices upon request, but they currently ...

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11 Mar
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Senate passes Orwall bill to protect memory care facility patients

OLYMPIA – A bill establishing stronger regulations to protect residents of memory care facilities passed the Senate unanimously Tuesday. Senate Bill 5337, sponsored by Sen. Tina Orwall (D-Des Moines), would require the Department of Social and Health Services to develop, ...

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10 Mar
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You’re Invited: 33rd Legislative District Town Hall

Who: Sen. Tina Orwall, Reps. Mia Gregerson & Edwin Obras, and residents of the district! What: Community Town Hall When: March 15, 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Where: Highline College – Building 8, 2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA ...

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07 Mar
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Senate passes Orwall bill expanding Foreclosure Fairness Act

OLYMPIA – A consumer protection bill expanding the Foreclosure Fairness Act (FFA) passed the Senate Friday. Senate Bill 5686, sponsored by Sen. Tina Orwall (D-Des Moines), expands the FFA to include homeowners facing foreclosure due to unpaid homeowner association (HOA) ...

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04 Mar
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Senate passes Orwall bill to expand training for Title IX investigators, police officers

OLYMPIA — A bill expanding training for Title IX investigators and police officers on investigating and responding to sexual assault passed the Senate unanimously Tuesday. Senate Bill 5356, sponsored by Sen. Tina Orwall (D-Des Moines), requires Title IX investigators at ...

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07 Feb
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Week four recap: Bill updates, State Route 509 construction forum, and resources for immigrants and refugees

Dear friends and neighbors, Since the start of session, I’ve introduced more than 20 bills, with many focused on improving protections for our children and strengthening support systems for sexual assault and abuse survivors. As the session continues, I remain ...

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