Vice President Pro Tempore
Committees
- Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development (Vice Chair)
- Higher Education & Workforce Development (Vice Chair)
- Economic Development, Trade & Innovation
- Transportation
Olympia Office
407 Legislative Building
Olympia, WA 98504-0421
(360) 786-7640
District Office
19707 64th Ave. W #207
Lynnwood, WA 98036-5958
(425) 673-1393
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Sen. Shin explains Marriage Equality vote 2/3/2012
To my constituents,
I want to thank you for your understanding during these past weeks as I considered my vote on Senate Bill 6239 concerning marriage equality. My office has received hundreds of phone calls, emails, and letters, and I know that this is a very important issue to many of you in the 21st district. As your senator, there is no question that you deserve to know the reasoning behind my vote on this bill.
Sen. Paull Shin Week 1 - legislative update 1/19/2012
Senator Shin proposes temporary sales tax increase 12/5/2011
Believing that desperate times call for immediate and decisive action, Sen. Paull Shin is proposing a bill that would give voters the ability to approve a temporary increase in the states sales tax of 1 percent. Senate Bill 5972 would increases the state sales and use tax by 1 percent starting in June. If approved by the legislature and the voters, the increase would last up to three years and would also include provisions to roll back the increase as the state's unemployment rate drops back toward pre-recession levels. Sen. Shin says the increase would bring in enough money to cover the current budget shortfall which threatens services important to Washington's present and future.
Sen. Shin proposes temporary sales tax increase 12/1/2011
Believing that desperate times call for immediate and decisive action, Sen. Paull Shin is proposing a bill that would give voters the ability to approve a temporary increase in the states sales tax of 1 percent.
"Every day we wait brings us closer to catastrophe, and we don't have time for a wait-and-see attitude," said Shin, D-Edmonds. "The need is there, and we should get it done now. It's time to let the voters have their say."
Sen. Shin supports governor’s sales tax proposal 11/23/2011
Sen. Paull Shin is supporting Governor Chris Gregoire's proposal to ask the voters to increase the state sales tax in order to offset the drastic cuts that would be necessary to balance the state budget. But he is concerned that the increase doesn't go far enough.
Shin endorses governor’s call for special session 9/22/2011
Although rarely a supporter of special sessions, Sen. Paull Shin, D-Edmonds, says the state Legislature has no choice but to meet in November, more than a month ahead of the start of the 2012 session.
"I normally believe the Legislature should do its work during regular session," said Shin, the Senate Vice President Pro Tempore. "But inasmuch as economic hardships have not let up, this special session is necessary to avoid further harm to Washingtonians."
A letter to the citizens of Washington state 9/20/2011
By Senator Paul Shin
My fellow citizens, I am writing you today to inform you of an important piece of legislation moving through Washington DC that may have a profound impact on the United States in general and Washington State in particular.
Sen. Shin to take voluntary pay cut 8/30/2011
In hard times, Sen. Paul Shin believes Washington state legislators should share the sacrifices of other public servants in the state’s work force.
“We’re all in this together,” said Shin, D-Edmonds.
Calling all 14-16 year olds, come page for the Senate! 5/10/2011
Shin week 15 e-newsletter update 4/22/2011
Dear Neighbors,
As we close down this regular session and prepare for the intended quick work of the special session, I wanted to give you a brief update on:
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Welcome!
Thank you for visiting my website. It is an honor and pleasure representing the people of the 21st legislative district, which includes Mukilteo, Lynnwood, parts of Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, and unincorporated Snohomish County.
I have been a proud resident of Edmonds for 41 years where my wife, Donna and I raised our children, Paull and Lisa. As I travel through the 21st district and across the rest of our state discussing issues such as education, I never tire of the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
Thank you for allowing me to work on the issues of our time, preserving our wonderful, diverse quality of life. I invite you to browse my webpage which will be updated continually to provide you with the latest information on the Legislature. During the legislative session, you will find press releases, photos, audio and video clips about subjects important to your family like education, economic and workforce development.
Sincerely,
Senator Paull H. Shin
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