Sen. Chris Gildon talks KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman about how he’s seeking the Legislature’s support to mitigate damage being done by Washington’s highest-in-the-nation gas prices.
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The release of sexual predators and prisoners with substance use disorder
Dealing with prisoners after they’re released from custody is the impetus behind bills from Senators Phil Fortunato and Chris Gildon. One measure aims to protect the public from them, while the other looks to protect them from themselves.
SRC On Air: Sen. Chris Gildon on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH
Sen. Chris Gildon talks to KTTH Radio’s Jason Rantz about his bill that was signed by the governor that requires substance abuse evaluation and treatment for prison inmates nearing release.
Governor Jay Inslee signs several Senate Republican Caucus member bills into law
Governor Inslee approved bills from Senators Keith Wagoner, Ron Muzzall, Chris Gildon, Mike Padden, Jeff Wilson, Drew MacEwen, Mark Schoesler, Shelly Short, and Curtis King.
AUDIO: Gildon bill expanding substance abuse treatment for ex-prisoners is signed by governor
Substance abuse evaluations and treatment are on the way for Washington prison inmates nearing release. Tracy Ellis explains.
VIDEO: Sen. Chris Gildon: A rifle ban that misses the mark
Chris Gildon explains his vote against HB 1240, the rifle ban approved by the State Senate. One of three major gun control measures under consideration by the Legislature in 2023, the bill offers a simplistic solution and does not address root causes of violence....
VIDEO: Sen. Chris Gildon: What goes on behind closed doors
Sen. Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup, assistant ranking Republican on the Senate Ways and Means Committee, has had a front-row seat on the budgeting process in the Washington State Legislature this year. After more than 100 hours at the table this year, he reveals what goes...
VIDEO: KING 5: Washington State Senate unveils $69 billion budget to address education, housing, featuring Sen. Chris Gildon
Sen. Chris Gildon comments on the two-year $69.2 billion operating budget, which includes $5.1 billion in new spending on education, housing, behavioral health, public safety, and climate change. https://youtu.be/S4TKJrczolY
AUDIO: Republican budget leaders encouraged by ‘inclusive’ Senate operating-budget proposal
No new taxes and investments in things like public safety and education have some Republicans applauding a proposed state budget from Senate Democrats. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: KING 5: Bill aims to promote ‘transit-oriented’ housing in Washington, featuring Sen. Chris Gildon
Municipalities would not be able to limit housing developments to single-family homes in some areas under a proposal in the legislature. It’s an attempt to promote “transit-oriented” housing. Republican Sen. Chris Gildon is one of the sponsors....
Republicans say pursuit bill passed by Senate is step in right direction but doesn’t go far enough
Police would have more leeway to pursue suspects than they do now, but many restrictions on pursuits remain under a bill passed in the state Senate.
VIDEO: Sen. Chris Gildon: The ‘Baby Court’ success story
In this video, Sen. Chris Gildon outlines the effect of his 'baby court' bill, two years after passage. Joining him is Pierce County Superior Court Judge Clarence Henderson, Jr. https://youtu.be/vEClo3TZ2_I