Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-Potlach , has been recommended by his colleagues in the Senate Democratic Caucus for the role of president pro tempore, the member who presides over the Senate when the Senate president, Lt. Gov. Brad Owen, is unavailable. “I’m honored by my colleagues’ expression...
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A message from Sen. Sheldon
Friday, June 29 2012 - Tim Sheldon | Permalink
Due to election-year restrictions on the use of legislative resources, this is the last update I am allowed to make to my web page until after the November election. Although this page cannot be updated until then, that is the only constraint to my serving as your senator. As always, please do not hesitate...
Sheldon voices support for coalition budget
Thursday, March 15 2012 - Tim Sheldon | Permalink
Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-Potlach, issued the following statement today regarding his support of a coalition budget proposed by Senate Republicans and three Democratic senators: “Congressman Jack Kennedy once said, in the 1940s when he was first elected to Congress, ‘Sometimes the party asks too...
Sheldon votes to pull fiscally responsible budget to Senate floor
Friday, March 02 2012 - Tim Sheldon | Permalink
Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-Potlach, issued the following statement today regarding his vote on a parliamentary procedure to pull the governor’s proposed operating budget to the Senate floor: “My votes today and tonight were not partisan votes, they are votes for a responsible budget without accounting...
Sheldon honors fallen state trooper
Thursday, February 23 2012 - Tim Sheldon | Permalink
Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-Potlach, said the death of Washington State Patrol Trooper Tony Radulescu, who was fatally shot during a traffic stop early this morning near Gorst, is a tragic loss for his loved ones, the State Patrol and the larger community. “This is a tragic and sobering reminder that the...
Sheldon: “I-1183 fulfills longtime goal.”
Thursday, November 10 2011 - Tim Sheldon | Permalink
The passage of Initiative 1183 on Tuesday will bring the state in line with the majority of other states, install a sounder process for selling liquor in Washington and fulfill the longtime goal of a Washington senator. 35 th District Senator Tim Sheldon has been battling to get Washington state out...
Sheldon hails passage of liquor initiative
Wednesday, November 09 2011 - Tim Sheldon | Permalink
The passage of Initiative 1183 will bring the state in line with the majority of other states and install a sounder process for selling liquor in Washington, Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-Potlach , said today. "I always thought it made no sense for the state to sell liquor and I credit the initiative organizers...
Sheldon disappointed by approval of SB 5942
Wednesday, June 15 2011 - Tim Sheldon | Permalink
Senator Tim Sheldon, D-Potlach , released the following statement subsequent to Governor Chris Gregoire's approval of SB 5942: "I am deeply disappointed by the Governor's decision to sign Senate Bill 5942 and to retain the emergency clause therein. "As drafted, the proposal provides little...
Sheldon urges governor to veto liquor proposal
Monday, June 06 2011 - Tim Sheldon | Permalink
Olympia - From full privatization to leasing out individual functions, the legislature has seen no dearth of liquor reform proposals this year. One measure that would require to Office of Financial Management to develop and issue a request for proposals to replace the state’s existing system for...
Sheldon reflects on 2011 legislative session
Thursday, May 26 2011 - Tim Sheldon | Permalink
Olympia - With the swing of a gavel, President of the Senate Brad Owen and House Speaker Frank Chopp adjourned sine die the special session of the 2011 Legislature. The long-anticipated event was made possible by recent breakthroughs between parties and chambers just days ago. Among the largest hang...