In this legislative update, Rep. Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup, discusses what’s still left on the table as lawmakers work to wrap up the 2019 legislative session on time by April 28, and reflects on his first session as a state lawmaker.

The 2019 legislative session is winding down, with less than 30 days left. While the number of days are dwindling, we have a lot of critical issues to get through these next few weeks. Among these is a new, two-year state operating budget. On Friday, the House passed the Democrats’...

Rep. Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup, discusses the House Democrats’ operating budget and tax proposal, and why there’s no need to raise taxes to fund our shared priorities.

Rep. Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup, co-sponsored three bills during the 2019 legislative session related to Sound Transit and the $54 billion ST3 package. House Bill 1868 (prime-sponsored by Rep. Jesse Young): would allow Pierce County or its cities to opt out of the tax. House Bill 1956 (prime-sponsored by Rep. Kelly...

Hello! On Jan. 14, I began my first term serving as your state representative in the 25th Legislative District. I am honored and humbled to serve our communities in this new role. As I was preparing for the 2019 legislative session, which got underway a couple of weeks ago, a...