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2018 Legislative Update

Thank you for taking time to read my newsletter about the 2018 legislative session. As your state Senator, it is important to me that I am representing you well in Olympia. For those who do not know me, I have lived in the 39th Legislative District for nearly all of my life. I was born in Alger, growing up on a goat farm. I was the first in my family of five to attend college, graduating from the Naval Academy in Annapolis. I have served our country as a Naval Officer and pilot for over 20 years. I hold a master’s degree, and previously served as the mayor of Sedro-Woolley.

It is an honor to now serve you as your state Senator. Please take a moment to read about some of the work I am doing at the state Capitol on your behalf. Don’t hesitate to reach out to my office with any questions or concerns you may have about your state government. I am here to serve you.

Sincerely,

Keith Wagoner,

Your 39th District state Senator

 

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Watch: Senator Keith Wagoner question a pediatric psychologist who was testifying in favor of SB 6620

“Are there any other Constitutional rights that you think should be abridged or amended until your mid 20s, other than the Second Amendment?” Watch Senator Keith Wagoner question a pediatric psychologist who was testifying in favor of SB 6620, a bill introduced just days ago.

Wagoner bill takes common-sense approach to firearm sales, transfers

39th District senator says proposal respects Second Amendment, maintains public safety

OLYMPIA… A new bill sponsored by Sen. Keith Wagoner, R-Sedro-Woolley, would make a sensible change to the state law regulating firearm transfers and sales, to cover situations when those involved have already passed the required background check.

“Senate Bill 6476 would allow individuals who have already undergone the rigorous background check necessary to obtain a concealed-weapons permit to sell or transfer a firearm without undergoing a redundant and unnecessary secondary screening,” said Wagoner. I believe this bill upholds our Second Amendment rights while still maintaining public safety.”

The background-check law requires that all firearms sales or transfers in Washington, including by dealers, online, at gun shows and between private persons, are subject to background checks unless specifically exempted.

 Wagoner’s bill would simply add a sentence to the law to acknowledge that the background check associated with a concealed pistol license will also suffice for firearm transfers or sales.

“Having multiple background checks for a single transaction is a needless requirement on gun owners who have already undergone the process,” Wagoner explained.

His bill has been referred to the Senate Law and Justice Committee.

 

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Wagoner votes to support public safety and local projects included in the capital budget

 

Sen. Keith Wagoner, R-Sedro-Woolley, voted for the nearly $3 million dollars in local funding for non-profits and critical public safety improvements in the 39th District that are included in the capital budget.

“I’m happy to vote ‘yes’ on behalf of my predecessor, Senator Kirk Pearson, who worked so hard on such worthwhile things as the YMCA, the Skagit County Veterans Community Park, and the Helping Hands Food Bank,” said Wagoner.

The two-year capital budget, passed by both the Senate and the House and signed by the Governor, includes appropriations for a broad range of construction and repair projects throughout Washington State. It contains funding for such 39th District projects as $99,000 for the expansion of the Arlington Boys & Girls Club, $350,000 towards a new building for the Helping Hands Food Bank in Sedro-Woolley, $286,000 for the Flood Protection Wall & Storage Building in Sultan, $500,000 for the Skagit County Veterans Community Park, and $525,000 for the Skagit County Public Safety Emergency Communications Center.

“This is a vote that’s in line with the priorities and values of the 39th District,” Wagoner adds, “I worked closely with many of these local groups as a community leader and now I’m proud to support them as their senator.”