Senator Jeff Wilson

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...

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...