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David M. Paul[3] (born 1968) is a Democratic member of the Washington House of Representatives.

Paul, who worked at Skagit Valley College for a decade, was first elected to the state legislature in 2018,[4] running against Republican incumbent Dave Hayes. Before joining the House of Representatives, Paul served on the Oak Harbor Educational Foundation’s Board of Directors as well as serving as the vice-president of Institutional Planning and Effectiveness at Skagit Valley College.[5]

Paul represents the 10th Legislative District, which includes Island County as well as parts of both Skagit County and Snohomish County.[6]

Notable legislation

Paul voted in favor of HB 1589,[7] which is described as supporting Washington’s clean energy economy and transitioning to a clean, affordable, and reliable energy future by prohibiting the expansion of natural gas services and other regulations on natural gas companies.[8]

References

  1. ^ “2019-2020 Legislative Manual” (PDF). State of Washington. 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 2, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  2. ^ “Dave Paul’s Biography”. VoteSmart. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  3. ^ “Summary, Full Report Receipts and Expenditures”. Public Disclosure Commission, State of Washington. July 31, 2018. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  4. ^ “State Rep. Dave Paul had productive first year in 10th LD”. HeraldNet.com. June 29, 2019. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
  5. ^ “Dave Paul sworn in as newest representative for the 10th District – Dave Paul”. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
  6. ^ Cauvel, Kimberly. “Hayes, Paul in tight race in 10th Legislative District”. goSkagit. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
  7. ^ “HB 1589 – 2023-24 Supporting Washington’s clean energy economy and transitioning to a clean, affordable, and reliable energy future”. leg.wa.gov.
  8. ^ “Environment & Energy Committee” (PDF). leg.wa.gov.