Senator Lynda Wilson

In the News: National Guard shows off new Vancouver location I was delighted to spend part of a recent Saturday visiting with members of the new Washington National Guard unit now based in Vancouver. I’m grateful for their service to our state and nation and welcome them to Clark County! Click on the link for the story and photos. National... Read More...

In the News: WSU’s new mobile health clinic makes Vancouver stop The inaugural class of WSU’s medical school began its studies while I was chair of the Senate Higher Education Committee, so it was fitting that a member of that class, Clark County native David Choi, showed me around the new WSU mobile medical unit when it visited Vancouver. What an... Read More...

In the News: Members appointed to bridge replacement committee The Reflector, Battle Ground — Aug. 19, 2019 Oregon lawmakers appear ready to come back to the table regarding the replacement of the Interstate 5 bridge as the state now has its eight members appointed to an Oregon-Washington committee tasked with bringing a project to fruition. Click here for the... Read More...

Editorial: Plan to crack down on license-plate scofflaws is sound Walla Walla Union-BulletinAug. 8, 2019 Does it get under your skin when your new neighbors from out-of-state continue to drive their cars and trucks — month after month — without getting Washington state license plates? Of course it does. Sure, it’s not the crime of the century but it nevertheless... Read More...

In the News: New Washington law cracks down on newcomers who don’t register vehicles MyNorthwest.comAug. 7, 2019 Moving to Seattle can be an expensive prospect if you don’t register your vehicle quickly. A new law is hoping to convince newcomers to obtain a Washington state driver’s license and re-register their vehicles locally. The new law creates an incentive program that ultimately reduces the fine.... Read More...

In Our View: Following license, registration laws is civic duty The Columbian, VancouverAug. 5, 2019 The crux of the issue is this: Washington residents should register their cars in this state as a matter of civic duty. But because there always are some people looking for loopholes to avoid that duty, a new state law is designed to provide a... Read More...

On the Air: Should Washington residents be fined for having their cars registered in Oregon? The Lars Larson ShowJuly 27, 2019 Lars brings on Washington State Senator Lynda Wilson (R-District 17), to discuss a new law going into effect this weekend that goes after Washington residents who register their vehicles in Oregon. According to the new law, people who move to Washington have 30 days... Read More...

In the News: Washington’s new vehicle license law allows deferral The Columbian, VancouverJuly 27, 2019 A law goes into effect Sunday intended to help address a problem that’s long plagued Southwest Washington: new residents who fail to register their out-of-state vehicles. In Washington, residents are required to obtain a driver’s license and register their vehicle within 30 days of moving... Read More...