Sharon Shewmake
Senator
· Democrat
· District 42
· most recent term 2025–26
2025–26 · Senate · D · LD 422023–24 · Senate · D · LD 422021–22 · House · D · LD 422019–20 · House · D · LD 42
110
Bills as prime sponsor
30
of those became law
638
Bills co-sponsored
5,191
Recorded votes
1.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1487 2021–22 |
Unemployment ins. systemRequires the Employment Security Department (ESD) to create a training program for unemployment insurance claim adjudicators. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1489 2021–22 |
Locally manufactured PPEConcerning locally manufactured personal protective equipment. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1498 2021–22 |
Gas & electrical ratesTransforming the regulation of gas and electrical companies toward multiyear rate plans and performance-based rate making. | Mary Dye (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1513 2021–22 |
Carbon emissionsImproving environmental health by reducing carbon emissions through increasing climate resilience and mitigating the effects of climate change by levying a carbon pollution tax, authorizing a climate finance bond program, and... | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1515 2021–22 |
Security deposit waiver feesAuthorizes landlords to offer tenants the option of paying an entirely or partially nonrefundable fee in lieu of a security deposit. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1516 2021–22 |
Agricultural laborConcerning agricultural labor. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1533 2021–22 |
Spirits taxesConcerning spirits taxes. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1534 2021–22 |
Carbon pollution taxEstablishing a carbon pollution tax that recognizes the nature of energy-intensive, trade-exposed industries. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1548 2021–22 |
Hybrid vehicle electric. feeModifying the transportation electrification fee on hybrid vehicles. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1565 2021–22 |
PERS/TRS 1 benefit increaseProviding a benefit increase to certain retirees of the public employees' retirement system plan 1 and the teachers' retirement system plan 1. | Jesse Johnson (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1566 2021–22 |
Legislature/disabilitiesConcerning access and representation for individuals with disabilities in the legislative process. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1569 2021–22 |
Green electrolytic hydrogenConcerning green electrolytic hydrogen. | Alex Ramel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1580 2021–22 |
COVID-19/county phasesEnsuring that equitable COVID-19 vaccine dose allocation is considered before a county may be reverted to a more restrictive phase under the healthy Washington: Roadmap to recovery plan. | Kelly Chambers (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1586 2021–22 |
Grassroots lobbyistsConcerning disclosures by grassroots lobbyists. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1607 2021–22 |
Safe routes to schools prg.Concerning the safe routes to schools program. | Skyler Rude (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1632 2021–22 |
Tribal license platesExpands scope of compacts the Governor may enter into with federally recognized tribes in Washington for licensing and registering vehicles to include vehicles owned by private individuals designated by a tribal government. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1639 2021–22 |
Missing person advisoryConcerning the creation of an endangered missing person advisory designation for missing indigenous women and persons. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1662 2021–22 |
Intramuscular needlingConcerning physical therapists performing intramuscular needling. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1665 2021–22 |
DCYF oversight board membersAdjusts membership of the Oversight Board for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, adding one subject matter expert on education for youth who are placed in a juvenile facility or are dependent. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1686 2021–22 |
Biodegradable product labelsAllows certain products to be labeled as "biodegradable". | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1698 2021–22 |
Latex gloves/food handlingProhibits the use of latex gloves in food establishments, cottage food operations, and food processing plants. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1731 2021–22 |
Autonomous vehicle testingIncorporates self-certification requirements of the Governor's Executive Order for autonomous vehicle (AV) testing into state law. | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1820 2021–22 |
Leadership and securityConcerning economic development through advanced leadership security. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1824 2021–22 |
Outdoor recreation feesConcerning outdoor recreation affordability. | Mary Dye (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1836 2021–22 |
Scholarships/disadv. groupsAwarding academic scholarships to members of underprivileged or disadvantaged groups. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
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