During his two terms as a state lawmaker, Stewart sponsored legislation that provided pensions to police and firemen, ensured tax support for the establishment of St. Elizabeth's Hospital, and initiated legislation for the construction of Youngstown's Market Street Bridge, which opened up a vibrant business district to the south of the city.
During his two terms as a state legislator, Stewart sponsored laws that provided financial security for police and firemen, secured public funding for St. Elizabeth's Hospital, and initiated projects for the construction of Youngstown's Market Street Bridge, which transformed a commercial area to the south of the city.