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- ↑ "2019-2020 Legislative Manual" (PDF). State of Washington. 2019. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- ↑ "Dave Paul's Biography". VoteSmart. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
- ↑ "Summary, Full Report Receipts and Expenditures". Public Disclosure Commission, State of Washington. 2018-07-31. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- ↑ "State Rep. Dave Paul had productive first year in 10th LD". HeraldNet.com. 2019-06-29. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
- ↑ "Dave Paul sworn in as newest representative for the 10th District – Dave Paul" . Retrieved 2019-11-13.
- ↑ Cauvel, Kimberly. "Hayes, Paul in tight race in 10th Legislative District". goSkagit. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
- ↑ "HB 1589 - 2023-24 Supporting Washington's clean energy economy and transitioning to a clean, affordable, and reliable energy future". leg.wa.gov.
- ↑ "Environment & Energy Committee" (PDF). leg.wa.gov.
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