18 Facts About Tim Salazar

Tim Salazar is an American politician and former US Army Officer.

Tim Salazar is the Wyoming State Senator for the 26th district.

Tim Salazar was sworn into the Wyoming Senate on January 12,2021.

Tim Salazar currently sits on the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senate Education Committee and the WY Department of Homeland Security, State Emergency Response Commission.

In 2021 Tim Salazar brought SF 132 which sought to study emergency preparedness in the event of a disruption of federal government operations.

In 2022 Tim Salazar introduced SF 69 which would have limited the increase of property taxes in any one year by not more than five percent from the prior year.

Tim Salazar is a gun-rights supporter who in 2017 co-sponsored legislation expanding the use of concealed carry in Wyoming.

Tim Salazar has voiced his support for self-defense and the Castle Doctrine.

In 2018 Tim Salazar authored and passed into law HB168 Stand Your Ground Law legislation, which provides criminal and civil immunity under the Castle Doctrine for those claiming self defense outside their dwelling.

Tim Salazar is a supporter of school choice and opposes the Common Core State Standards Initiative.

Tim Salazar has been an advocate for the US military but has argued for more unconventional smaller forces in any future Counter-terrorism conflicts.

Tim Salazar received an A+ rating from the National Rifle Association in 2018 and 2020.

Tim Salazar is an outspoken supporter of the State of Israel.

Tim Salazar challenged incumbent Representative Rita Campbell in the Republican primary.

When Campbell announced her retirement, Tim Salazar again declared his candidacy for the seat.

Tim Salazar was unopposed in the Republican primary and the general election in 2018 for House District 34.

Tim Salazar ran for election to the Wyoming State Senate to represent District 26.

Tim Salazar won the Republican primary and the general election in 2020 for Senate District 26.