Senator Chris Gildon

Governor attempts to shift blame for Washington’s tops-in-nation gas prices, Gildon says Sen. Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup, released the following statement in response to Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposal targeting Washington oil refiners for passing the cost of the state’s new cap and trade program to consumers. The program, launched in January, sent gas prices soaring. Washington now leads the nation in gas prices,... Read More...

An immediate call for relief as new payroll tax takes effect Mandatory tax pays for long-term care insurance many will never collect – and there is no way out Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Chris Gildon’s subscribers July 17, 2023. To subscribe to Sen. Gildon’s e-newsletters, click here. This week I joined Senate Republican leaders in calling for... Read More...

Act now to cut gas prices, 43 lawmakers tell Department of Ecology Gildon letter outlines plan for state agency to end nation’s highest gas prices To see letter, click here. OLYMPIA – Forty-three lawmakers have signed a letter urging the Department of Ecology to back off on stringent new regulations that have given Washington the highest gas prices in the nation. The... Read More...

Let people choose whether payroll tax is right for them, Republicans say OLYMPIA… Several of Washington’s Senate Republicans say the next time legislators are in session, they’ll try again to give workers an opportunity to opt out of the mandatory long-term care tax that began cutting into paychecks July 1. “Workers around our state are looking at their pay stubs and saying... Read More...

Join us for a town hall meeting Tuesday evening 25th District lawmakers to hold meeting June 27 at Puyallup fairgrounds Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Chris Gildon’s subscribers June 22, 2023. To subscribe to Sen. Gildon’s e-newsletters, click here. Dear Friends and Neighbors, I want to invite you to a town hall meeting I will be... Read More...

Gildon bill expanding substance abuse treatment for ex-prisoners is signed by governor  25th District senator takes interest in criminal rehabilitation – also launches study of prison rehabilitation programs A bill from Sen. Chris Gildon requiring substance abuse evaluation and treatment for Washington prison inmates nearing release was signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Jay Inslee. Senate Bill 5502 reflects Gildon’s interest in... Read More...

Legislature makes progress in 2023, but big concerns remain on crime and drugs Fizzle on drug bill could force Legislature to return for special session Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Chris Gildon’s subscribers May 1, 2023. To subscribe to Sen. Gildon’s e-newsletters, click here. Dear friends and neighbors, Our 2023 legislative session ended April 23 after 105 days in Olympia.... Read More...

Saving the biggest debates for last Drugs, cops and taxes are the top issues in the final week of the 2023 legislative session Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Chris Gildon’s subscribers April 18, 2023. To subscribe to Sen. Gildon’s e-newsletters, click here. On the Senate floor. Dear friends and neighbors, We are in... Read More...