Mandatory voting in WA? No thanks. Here’s why the proposal has chilling implications Note: The following op-ed appeared in The News Tribune of Tacoma Feb. 15, 2023. By Sen. Jeff Wilson   Every election day, millions of Americans exercise one of our most cherished freedoms — our right to do absolutely nothing. For those of us who live in Washington state, a bill... Read More...

Senate passes bill to eliminate public advisory votes on tax increases, Republicans cry foul Democrats tired of regular public rebukes, says Sen. Jeff Wilson – people vote no on taxes 73 percent of the time OLYMPIA – Washington voters would no longer have the final word on tax increases approved by their lawmakers under a bill that cleared the state Senate Wednesday. Senate Bill... Read More...

Compulsory voting bill advances from committee, would force Washingtonians to cast ballots ‘I can’t believe this is a serious proposal,’ says Sen. Jeff Wilson, ranking Republican OLYMPIA – A bill that would require Washington residents to vote in every major election cleared the Senate State Government and Elections Committee Tuesday, and ranking Republican Jeff Wilson said he is stunned to see the... Read More...

Wilson bill clears way for inexpensive kit homes, one answer to Washington’s affordable housing crisis Longview senator would fast-track local building permits for standardized designs OLYMPIA – Washington lawmakers should clear the way for inexpensive kit homes as one solution to the state’s affordable-housing crisis, says Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview. “A hundred years ago, people bought houses from the Sears catalog — they came in... Read More...

On the Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the Lars Larson Show Senator Jeff Wilson talks to Lars Larson about a Democratic bill that would require that you vote. To listen to this recording, click here.     Read More...

On the Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on the Jason Rantz Show   Sen. Jeff Wilson talks to KTTH Radio’s Jason Rantz about why he’s against a Democratic proposal that would require Washington residents to cast ballots in every major election. To listen to this recording, click here. Read More...

Democratic proposal for compulsory voting is ‘un-American,’ senators say Unprecedented in U.S., bill would require Washington residents to cast ballots in every major election, end right not to vote OLYMPIA – A proposal from Democratic lawmakers that would require Washington residents to vote in every major election is an assault on freedom of speech and a fundamental American principle,... Read More...

What’s happening in Olympia? 2023 legislative session is off to a fast start Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Wilson’s subscribers Jan. 19, 2023. To subscribe to Sen. Wilson’s e-newsletters, click here.   No more masks! Our 2023 legislative session started Jan. 9, and is scheduled to adjourn on or before April... Read More...

ONLINE TOWN HALL: 19th Legislative District — Wilson/ Walsh/ McEntire Watch this 19th Legislative District Online Town Hall — recorded Jan. 26, 2023.  Note: Video begins at 3:30 mark. Read More...

19th District lawmakers to host Virtual Town Hall meeting Thursday, Jan. 26 Sen. Jeff Wilson, Rep. Jim Walsh, and Rep. Joel McEntire are inviting 19th District citizens to join them for a one-hour Virtual Town Hall meeting, Thursday, Jan. 26 at 6 – 7 p.m. Those who would like to participate must register in advance for the conference. Lawmakers will preview the 2023 legislative session and provide constituents... Read More...