Drew MacEwen
Senator
· Republican
· District 35
· most recent term 2025–26
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141
Bills as prime sponsor
23
of those became law
308
Bills co-sponsored
9,063
Recorded votes
1.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1465 2015–16 |
Account for elevators, etc.Creates a dedicated account for operating the Department of Labor and Industries' elevator, factory assembled structures, and contractor registration programs. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 1001 2015–16 |
Funding education firstRequires appropriations for K-12 basic education, together with appropriations for other K-12 education programs, to be passed as separate legislation by both houses of the legislature and delivered to the governor at a... | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1101 2015–16 |
Conservation districtsModifies conservation district provisions relating to special assessment and rates and charges in consideration of the natural resource needs within the district and the capacity of the district to provide either services or... | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1164 2015–16 |
Student nutrition/grant progRequires the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to establish a process to solicit and prioritize applications for an equipment assistance grant program to enhance student nutrition in public schools. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1191 2015–16 |
Concealed pistol licenseRequires the Department of Licensing (Department) to notify a concealed pistol license licensee of the approaching expiration date of his or her concealed pistol license. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1221 2015–16 |
Passenger-only ferry distr'sAllows certain public transportation benefit areas to establish a passenger-only ferry district as a separate entity with independent taxing, spending, operating, and bonding authority. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1228 2015–16 |
Ballot measure fiscal infoAllows responses to fiscal impact statements on ballot measures to be included in a voters' pamphlet. | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1229 2015–16 |
Initiatives, fiscal infoRequires the office of financial management, in consultation with the secretary of state, the department of revenue, other state agencies, selected local governments and associations of local governments, and legislative... | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1245 2015–16 |
Gun sale background checksEliminates provisions relating to background checks for gun sales and transfers relating to Initiative Measure No. 594. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1264 2015–16 |
Conservation district ratesIncreases the maximum annual per-parcel rate included in a conservation district's rates and charges from $5 to $10 for counties with a population of over 480,000, and from $10 to $15 for counties with a population of over 1.5 million. | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1296 2015–16 |
Cigar lounges & tobacconistsAuthorizes a person holding a tobacco products retailer license to apply through the business licensing system for a special endorsement as a cigar lounge or retail tobacconist shop. | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1357 2015–16 |
Certificate of need req'sEliminates certificate of need requirements for kidney disease treatment centers. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1358 2015–16 |
Trans. project taxes & bondsPrevents the proceeds of bonds issued for transportation purposes from being used to pay sales and use taxes. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1391 2015–16 |
Aligning CTS, CIO, and DESTransfers all duties and functions relating to information technology in the Office of Financial Management, the Office of the Chief Information Officer, and the Department of Enterprise Services to the Consolidated Technology... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1464 2015–16 |
Public water syst assistanceTransfers the financial administration of the Safe Drinking Water Assistance Account from the Public Works Board and the Department of Commerce to the Department of Health. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1477 2015–16 |
Quarterly revenue forecastsRequires a quarterly revenue forecast on February 20th during both a long and short legislative session year. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1515 2015–16 |
Motorcycles on laned roadsAllows an operator of a motorcycle to: (1) Overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken; and (2) Operate the motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles if... | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1533 2015–16 |
Firearm transfer for exhibitExempts from background check requirements, the transfer of a firearm: (1) From a person or organization to a recognized historical society or museum for the temporary exhibition of the firearm; and (2) From the historical... | Luanne Van Werven (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1607 2015–16 |
HydroelectricityExpands the definition of an "eligible renewable resource," allowing hydroelectricity from additional types of generation facilities to count toward annual renewable energy targets under the Energy Independence Act (EIA). | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1664 2015–16 |
License plates/one, optionalAllows the issuance of one license plate for certain vehicles. | Graham Hunt (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1718 2015–16 |
PSERS/offender nursing careProvides membership in the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) for employees of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (Veterans Affairs) and the Washington State Department of Social and Health... | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1722 2015–16 |
Short-barreled riflesAddresses exemptions from short-barreled rifle requirements. | Dave Hayes (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1748 2015–16 |
Motorcycle helmet useAuthorizes a person who is at least eighteen years old to operate or ride on a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped on a state highway, county road, or city street without wearing a motorcycle helmet. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1780 2015–16 |
Interpreter servicesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), the Health Care Authority (Authority), and the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) to purchase interpreter services through language access providers by 2018. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1782 2015–16 |
Universal comm services progClarifies expenditures for the state universal communications services program. | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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