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Sharon Shewmake

WA Senate District 42

Democratic Washington since Jan 9, 2023

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Issue areas

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Offices & terms

Office	Party	From	To	Source
WA Senate District 42 current Washington	Democratic	Jan 9, 2023	—	openstates/people CC0-1.0
WA House District 42 Washington	Democratic	Jan 14, 2019	Jan 11, 2022	openstates/people CC0-1.0
WA Senate District 42 Washington	Democratic	Jan 14, 2019	Jan 8, 2023	openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (1,101 recorded)

Vote	Position	Date	Result	Source
SB 5892 — Concerning protection of the voter registration database.	Yea	Feb 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 6036 — Exempting certain former foster care providers from adult family home licensure.	Yea	Feb 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 5824 — Concerning fifth-wheel travel trailers.	Yea	Feb 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 6013 — Updating terminology related to ski areas and winter sports activities.	Yea	Feb 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 5886 — Concerning forged digital likenesses.	Yea	Feb 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 5177 — Considering the experiences of historically marginalized and underrepresented groups when identifying professional development resources on…	Yea	Feb 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 6103 — Making payments for services provided by a rural emergency hospital subject to appropriation.	Yea	Feb 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 5877 — Making a technical correction to the surcharges authorized for certified anesthesiologist assistants.	Yea	Feb 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 5957 — Concerning the office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs advisory committee.	Yea	Feb 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 5938 — Concerning the foreclosure prevention fee.	Yea	Feb 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 6014 — Concerning pregnancy-related accommodations.	Yea	Feb 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 5919 — Encouraging fire districts and insurance providers to develop voluntary incentives to promote best practices.	Yea	Feb 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 5825 — Authorizing the Washington state leadership board to solicit gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources.	Yea	Feb 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 6102 — Aligning the quality assurance fee for the ambulance transport fund with federal regulations.	Yea	Feb 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 5863 — Concerning the preservation and inspection of state historical records.	Yea	Feb 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 5286 — Concerning policing costs driven by proximity to state hospitals.	Yea	Feb 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 5915 — Concerning the health technology assessment program.	Yea	Feb 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 5972 — Expanding the definition of law enforcement personnel regarding correctional officers for purposes of interest arbitration.	Yea	Feb 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 5874 — Concerning employers' information reporting for purposes of unemployment compensation.	Yea	Feb 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 5203 — Ensuring connectivity for Washington wildlife through safe passages.	Yea	Feb 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 5904 — Concerning the use of nursing titles.	Yea	Feb 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 6002 — Concerning driver privacy protections.	Yea	Feb 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 5081 — Revising the provisions around unattended motor vehicles.	Yea	Jan 28, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 5500 — Modernizing reimbursement rates for the working connections child care program.	Yea	Jan 28, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 5268 — Classifying unlawful possession of a firearm as a violent offense.	Yea	Jan 28, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Sponsored legislation (40 as lead sponsor)

SB 5581 WA · —
Implementing safe system approach strategies for active transportation infrastructure.

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SB 6269 WA · —
Modernizing the definition of motor fuel in the motor fuel quality act.

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SB 5421 WA · —
Allowing small business establishments in residential zones.

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SB 5261 WA · —
Issuing water right permits for nonconsumptive hydropower use in water resource inventory areas in which minimum instream flows are not being met.

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SB 5466 WA · —
Improving reliability and capacity of the electric transmission system in Washington state.

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SB 5548 WA · —
Concerning workers' compensation benefits.

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SR 8643 WA · —
Honoring the Washington State commercial fishing fleet.

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SB 5215 WA · —
Concerning debris escaping from vehicles on public highways.

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SB 5839 WA · —
Concerning county ferry district authority.

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SB 5778 WA · —
Addressing maple syrup processing operations.

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