Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sharon Shewmake
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2197 2019–20 |
License plate visibilityProvides the display of a single license plate properly attached to a vehicle that has two license plates properly attached may be temporarily obstructed by a trailer hitch; a wheelchair lift or wheelchair carrier; a trailer... | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2218 2019–20 |
Cottage food sales capIncreases the cap on gross sales for cottage food products. | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2320 2019–20 |
Human trafficking trainingRequires transient accommodations to provide annual training to their employees and post signage regarding human trafficking. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2427 2019–20 |
Climate change/GMAAdds, for specified counties and cities, climate change to the planning goals that guide the development and adoption of city and county comprehensive plans and development regulations under the Growth Management Act (GMA). | Davina Duerr (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2461 2019–20 |
Transp. system goals/healthAdds health to the statutory list of statewide transportation policy goals used to guide public investments in transportation. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2684 2019–20 |
Traffic control signalsSpecifies traffic control signals intended for bicyclists have the same meaning as circular traffic control signal indicators. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2768 2019–20 |
Urban and community forestryModifies urban and community forestry program authority. | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2775 2019–20 |
Colon hydrotherapyCreates a new certified health profession: medical assistant–colon hydrotherapist. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2836 2019–20 |
Unpiloted aircraft systemProvides that the director of the Aviation Division of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) shall act as the unpiloted aircraft system coordinator, within amounts collected from commercial unpiloted... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2865 2019–20 |
Kindergarten readiness info.Directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop a guide for families that outlines ways to help their children be prepared for kindergarten. | Kelly Chambers (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2906 2019–20 |
Gray wolf radio collarsRequires the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), until gray wolves are no longer classified as threatened, endangered, or sensitive under state law, to prioritize the use of radio collars to monitor gray wolves and avoid... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2961 2019–20 |
Jury service/breastfeedingExcusing breastfeeding mothers from jury service. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 2, 2020 |
| HB 2955 2019–20 |
Alt. fuel vehicle fee rebateConcerning a hybrid or alternative fuel vehicle fee rebate. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 28, 2020 |
| HB 1317 2019–20 |
Dental therapistsEstablishes the profession of dental therapists in Washington, and sets the requirements for licensure, the scope of practice, and the settings in which dental therapists can practice. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 1707 2019–20 |
Disabled veterans/lic platesLowers the required percentage for service-related disability required to qualify for the Disabled American Veteran or Former Prisoner of War special license plates from 100 percent to 70 percent. | Chris Gildon (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 1974 2019–20 |
Cannabis commissionEstablishes the Washington Cannabis Commission (Commission), an agricultural cannabis commodity commission comprised of cannabis producers and a Department of Agriculture (Department) representative, with assistance from an... | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2069 2019–20 |
Utility service chargesProhibits a municipal utility provider from collecting delinquent charges from a rental property owner or new tenant or placing a lien on a property due to a tenant's delinquent account when the utility account is in the tenant's name. | Jeremie Dufault (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2185 2019–20 |
Higher ed residency/militaryModifies the definition of in-state resident for tuition purposes to include spouses and dependents of active duty military stationed in the state and who are accepted to a higher education institution before the military... | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2299 2019–20 |
Prison to postsecondary ed.Permits the Department of Corrections (DOC) to implement postsecondary certificate and degree programs at state correctional institutions. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2358 2019–20 |
Bicyclists/stop signsPermits every bicyclist approaching a stop sign to follow the requirements for approaching a yield sign, with the exception of stop signs located at highway grade crossings of railroads and stop signs used by school buses. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2586 2019–20 |
ElectrificationAuthorizes the governing body of a municipal electric utility or a public utility district to adopt a beneficial electrification plan and offer incentives and other programs to accelerate the beneficial electrification of... | Alex Ramel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2594 2019–20 |
Electric & gas disclosuresRequires an electric utility or natural gas company to publish, or provide electronically, all proposed changes to its tariff for at least 30 days. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2681 2019–20 |
Long-term care workersRequires employers of long-term care workers to: (1) adopt and maintain written policies and strategic plans to address workplace abuse, discrimination, and challenging behavior; (2) disclose to its employees documented... | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2937 2019–20 |
Instructional staff salariesCreating a three-tiered salary schedule for certificated instructional staff. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 12, 2020 |
| HB 2387 2019–20 |
School bus diesel emissionsDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to adopt rules to limit the exposure of students and school personnel to diesel emissions from school bus engines. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2020 |