Catalytic converter theft in WA state is organized crime, so let’s treat it that way Note: The following op-ed appeared in the Tri-City Herald March 5, 2023. As the Washington Legislature debated the catalytic converter bill last session, someone parked this car across the street from my house in Longview. Within days, thieves had it up on blocks, the wheels were stripped and the catalytic... Read More...

Wilson votes for bill partially restoring police pursuits, but says it falls short Senator votes yes because keeping current restrictions is worse OLYMPIA – Sen. Jeff Wilson joined the Senate Wednesday in voting for a bill that partially restores the ability of police to pursue fleeing suspects, but called Senate Bill 5352 a half-step toward the full restoration of police powers Washington state... Read More...

Town hall meetings coming up Saturday in Longview, March 25 in Aberdeen Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Wilson’s subscribers March 6, 2023. To subscribe to Sen. Wilson’s e-newsletters, click here. Live and in person! Crime is hot topic in Legislature as action moves to the House and Senate floors Dear friends and neighbors, We’ve reached the midway point of... Read More...

Sen. Jeff Wilson to host town hall meeting in Longview March 11 Saturday morning meeting will focus on 2023 legislative session Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, will host an in-person town hall meeting in Longview on Saturday, March 11. Wilson, who represents the 19th Legislative District, will discuss top issues before the state Legislature in 2023 – including crime, homelessness, taxation and affordable... Read More...

Wilson bill enabling museum firearms displays wins unanimous approval in Senate Longview senator’s measure exempts museums from criminal background checks OLYMPIA — A proposal from Sen. Jeff Wilson that would allow museums to accept and exhibit privately owned guns passed the state Senate Thursday for the second time. Senate Bill 5436 clears up a hitch in Washington’s firearms transfer law, which,... Read More...

Wind turbine recycling bill passes Senate Sen. Jeff Wilson’s bill would launch WSU study of blade recycling OLYMPIA – A bill holding green energy to green standards won passage in the state Senate Monday, as a bill launching a study of wind-turbine blade recycling won unanimous approval, 48-0. Senate Bill 5287, sponsored by Sen. Jeff Wilson,... Read More...

EV charger destruction targeted by Wilson bill, approved by Senate Longview senator would enhance scrutiny when electric vehicle charger parts are sold for scrap OLYMPIA – A bill aimed at preventing EV charger destruction by requiring special scrutiny from scrap dealers cleared the Washington Senate Tuesday on a 48-0 vote. The bill now moves to the House for further consideration.... Read More...

Wilson tow-truck safety bill passes Senate on unanimous vote Wilson tow-truck safety bill passes Senate on unanimous vote Blue-light flasher bill named for SW Washington tow operators killed at roadside OLYMPIA – A two-year effort by Sen. Jeff Wilson to improve safety for roadside emergency workers crossed a major hurdle in the state Senate Wednesday as lawmakers voted 49-0... Read More...

Washington’s official nickname is The Evergreen State, Senate declares Wilson bill corrects 130-year-old mistake OLYMPIA – The Washington Senate voted unanimously Monday to declare the state nickname to be The Evergreen State – about 130 years after everyone assumed it already had. “We caught this nickname problem in the nick of time,” said Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview. “Imagine what... Read More...

Catalytic converter theft skyrockets – yet Olympia yawns Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Wilson’s subscribers Feb. 17, 2023. To subscribe to Sen. Wilson’s e-newsletters, click here. Bill fails to make cut at Legislature’s first deadline — doesn’t even get a hearing An all-too-common scene as catalytic converter theft becomes commonplace statewide./ Credit Creative Commons 2.0... Read More...