Emotional testimony was heard on both sides in a public hearing for the Oakley Carlson Act on Friday. HB 1397 would create more stringent requirements for a child to be returned to its birth parents who have lost custody. The bill was heard by the House Committee on Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning. “We recognize the deep tragedy of Oakley Carlson’s disappearance, and we’re very open to working on improvements to the dependency court process and (Department of Children, Youth and Families) DCYF," said Rep. Tara Senn, D-Mercer Island. "However, HB 1397 is not an implementable or effective solution.” Read more: https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/state-politics/emotional-testimony-oakley-carlson-act-hearing/281-742127fb-ed18-4225-8726-33843e397809