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 1838 2015–16 |
Black bears, baiting ofCreates a bait station permit issued by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife that allows an owner of real property to kill a black bear with the aid of bait when necessary to avoid damage caused by a black bear to... | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1877 2015–16 |
Pro athlete fines to charityRequires the entire amount of a fine or penalty assessed on an athlete employed by a professional sports organization to be paid to a charitable organization of the athlete's choosing. Prohibits a professional sports... | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1885 2015–16 |
Property crimes, impacts ofCreates a new felony property offense sentencing grid with reduced standard ranges. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1887 2015–16 |
Student veterans' supportCreates the Washington Student Veterans' Support Program. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1915 2015–16 |
Government contractingRequires agencies to prepare a written record of the basis of the decision and a comprehensive impact assessment when contracting out to purchase services that were formerly provided by public employees. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1922 2015–16 |
Small loansCreates a new small consumer installment loan regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1930 2015–16 |
Amateur athletes/nonemployeeSpecifies that "employee" as defined under the Minimum Wage Act, Industrial Welfare Act, and the Industrial Safety and Health Act, does not include an individual who is training or playing as an athlete for a team affiliated... | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1959 2015–16 |
Public worksIncreases the Public Works Board membership, requires numerical ranking of Public Works Assistance Account project applications, and specifies factors to be considered when determining loan interest rates. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1964 2015–16 |
DFW commissioned officersApplies the collective bargaining provisions of the Public Employee's Collective Bargaining Act (PECBA), instead of the Personnel System Reform Act (PRSA), to commissioned officers of the Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW),... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2038 2015–16 |
Eminent domain/econ develAllows private property to be taken only for public use and the taking of private property by a public entity for economic development does not constitute a public use. Prohibits a public entity from taking property for the... | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2099 2015–16 |
Kidney disease treatmnt ctrsEliminates certificate of need requirements for kidney disease treatment centers in rural counties. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2101 2015–16 |
Veterans' preferencesAddresses veterans' preferences with regard to veterans who voluntarily retire with at least twenty years of active military service. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2150 2015–16 |
Business and occupation taxReforming Washington's Business and Occupation Tax by allowing businesses to deduct major costs of doing business and adjusting tax rates to maintain revenue neutrality. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2164 2015–16 |
Firearm transfer bckgrnd chkRevises background check requirements for firearms transfers between and among persons who are not otherwise disqualified from legally possessing a firearm. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2165 2015–16 |
Assessments and stds/schoolsEliminates the use of common core state standards and assessments in this state and makes changes in current law to effectuate this change. | Elizabeth Scott (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2166 2015–16 |
Telecom internet tax exemEstablishes a permanent sales and use tax exemption for specified telecommunications services. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2249 2015–16 |
Elected official leave of abProvides that an elective office becomes vacant upon a declared leave of absence from duties that is not due to medical or health-related reasons or military obligations. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2290 2015–16 |
Public record request limitsLimits requests for public records under the Public Records Act to requests from in-state persons, businesses, and members of the news media. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2291 2015–16 |
Min. wage calc. & youth wageAllows for total compensation when calculating the minimum wage rate and provides for youth wages. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2292 2015–16 |
Ballots, name multiple timesAddresses the circumstances in which a candidate's name may appear more than once on a ballot. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2293 2015–16 |
Presidential electorsModifies provisions regarding presidential electors. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2294 2015–16 |
Abortions/public funds useRestricts public funding of abortion unless the abortion is determined to be medically necessary. Prohibits the secretary of the department of health from entering into contracts, distributing grants, or directing funds to any... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2388 2015–16 |
Theatrical wrestlingCreates a theatrical wrestling school license. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2390 2015–16 |
National guard empl. rightsRequires the Attorney General to take enforcement action to protect a state service member's employment rights after the Adjutant General has attempted to resolve the matter with the employer. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2454 2015–16 |
Private roadway maintenanceProhibits a local jurisdiction from: (1) Authorizing the financing for the construction, reconstruction, or repair of a private roadway under this act unless the jurisdiction receives a petition signed by the owners abutting... | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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