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 2548 2019–20 |
Tribally controlled collegesRequires the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) to provide payments to a tribally controlled college or university (TCU) for each full-time equivalent (FTE) nonbeneficiary student enrolled. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2552 2019–20 |
Salmon committeeCreates the Joint Legislative Salmon Committee (Committee) to develop and review potential legislative actions related to salmon recovery. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2652 2019–20 |
Renewable ammoniaDirects the Director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to adopt rules to implement a certification program for the production of renewable ammonia. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2769 2019–20 |
Derelict vessel preventionChanges the minimum vessel length that triggers requirements related to inspections and marine insurance before ownership of certain vessels may be transferred. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2428 2019–20 |
Student allergic reactionsDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Department of Health to collaborate to submit to the Legislature by December 1, 2020, a report of findings related to statewide implementation of the law... | Davina Duerr (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2020 |
| HB 2927 2019–20 |
Breast pumps/sales & use taxProvides a retail sales and use tax exemption for breast pumps, replacement and repair parts for a breast pump, and breast pump collection and storage supplies. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2020 |
| HB 2661 2019–20 |
Child care & early dev. exp.Increases eligibility for child care, early childhood development programs, and services for children and families. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2020 |
| HB 2917 2019–20 |
College grant award maximumIncreasing the maximum Washington college grant award at independent institutions of higher education. | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2020 |
| HB 2136 2019–20 |
Farm internship programExtends the farm internship pilot project from December 31, 2019, to December 31, 2025. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2020 |
| HB 2891 2019–20 |
Amer. Indian cultural studyEstablishing the American Indian cultural study grant. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2020 |
| HB 2861 2019–20 |
Direct sales of milkExempts certain direct-to-consumer sales of milk from the provisions of the Washington Milk and Milk Products Act. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2020 |
| HB 2818 2019–20 |
Blood donor dayRecognizing the eighteenth day of December as blood donor day. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2020 |
| HB 2791 2019–20 |
Basic ed funding/forestlandsEliminating the reduction in state basic education funding that occurs in counties with federal and state forestlands. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2020 |
| HB 2798 2019–20 |
Doulas, health professionCreates a new registered health profession for doulas. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2020 |
| HB 2799 2019–20 |
Student ach council/graduateAdding a graduate student to the student achievement council. | Jared Mead (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2020 |
| HB 2801 2019–20 |
Undocumented student supportCreating the undocumented student support loan program. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2020 |
| HB 1223 2019–20 |
Diaper changing stationsRequires restaurants that offer a children's menu and have an occupancy of greater than 60 persons to install and maintain a diaper changing station in a restroom accessible to women and a restroom accessible to men, or a... | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 21, 2020 |
| HB 1434 2019–20 |
Noncriminal youth detentionEliminates the use of detention as a contempt sanction for truancy proceedings, dependency court proceedings, and child in need of services proceedings. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 21, 2020 |
| HB 1498 2019–20 |
Broadband serviceEstablishes the Governor's Statewide Broadband Office. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 21, 2020 |
| HB 1580 2019–20 |
Orca whales/vesselsIncreases the distance within which a vessel or other object may not approach a southern resident orca whale (orcas). | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 21, 2020 |
| HB 1656 2019–20 |
Residential tenantsAmends the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act in a variety of ways, including specifying what constitutes cause for eviction. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 21, 2020 |
| HB 1723 2019–20 |
Active transp safety councilEstablishes the Cooper Jones Active Transportation Safety Council (Active Transportation Council) to be convened by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to replace the Pedestrian Safety Advisory Council and the Cooper... | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 21, 2020 |
| HB 2009 2019–20 |
Environ. health disparitiesCreates a task force of 22 members to recommend strategies for incorporating environmental justice principles into how specified state agencies discharge their responsibilities. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 21, 2020 |
| HB 2047 2019–20 |
Carbon sequestrationDirects the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to develop a more complete inventory of carbon on natural and working lands. | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 21, 2020 |
| HB 2057 2019–20 |
Ethics act/special privilegeCreates a definition for special privileges under the Ethics in Public Service Act as including, without limitation, securing or seeking to secure unwanted or unwelcome romantic, personal, or sexual attention or favors from... | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 21, 2020 |
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