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Bill Action

We cannot hold public bill signings at this time due to the extraordinary circumstances to protect the public’s health. Members of the public can view the bill signings on TVW. 

Bill Action Scheduled

No bill action scheduled at this time.

 

Bill Action Taken

Bill Number Chamber Description Governor's Action Signed Date
1001 House Relating to establishing a law enforcement professional development outreach grant program. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
1007 House Relating to the completion of supervised experience through distance supervision. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1009 House Relating to student health plans. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
1016 House Relating to making Juneteenth a legal holiday. Signed Thu, May. 13, 2021
1022 House Relating to Washington state horse racing commission provisions. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1023 House Relating to predesign requirements and thresholds. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
1028 House Relating to evaluation and recommendation of candidates for residency teacher certification. Signed Wed, May. 5, 2021
1031 House Relating to the government issuance of a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
1033 House Relating to the Washington customized employment training program. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
1034 House Relating to park and recreation district levies. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
1037 House Relating to insurance adjusters. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1042 House Relating to revising the international application of the uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act to protect families from facing the death penalty in certain foreign jurisdictions on the basis of religious beliefs, political beliefs, or sexual orientation. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1044 House Relating to creating prison to postsecondary education pathways. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1049 House Relating to the off-site delivery of a vehicle by a vehicle dealer licensed under chapter 46.70 RCW. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1050 House Relating to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fluorinated gases. Signed Mon, May. 17, 2021
1054 House Relating to establishing requirements for tactics and equipment used by peace officers. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
1055 House Relating to extending the expiration date for reporting requirements on timber purchases. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1061 House Relating to youth eligible for developmental disability services who are expected to exit the child welfare system. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
1063 House Relating to allowing additional renewals for behavioral health professional trainee and associate credentials. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
1064 House Relating to disclosing the availability of high-speed internet access. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1068 House Relating to exempting election security information from public records disclosure. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1069 House Relating to local government fiscal flexibility. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, May. 13, 2021
1070 House Relating to modifying allowed uses of local tax revenue for affordable housing and related services to include the acquisition and construction of affordable housing and facilities. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1072 House Relating to removing only one of the restrictions on the use of civil legal aid funds. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
1073 House Relating to expanding coverage of the paid family and medical leave program. Signed Wed, Apr. 21, 2021

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Bill Action FAQs

When does a bill reach the governor’s desk?

Before the governor signs a bill, it must first be signed in open session in both the Senate and House. Once the house speaker and senate president sign the bill, it’s delivered to the governor’s office. This process can take several days following the passage of a bill by the Legislature.

How long does the governor have to sign a bill?

Bills that are delivered to the governor more than five days before the Legislature adjourns have five days to be acted on. Bills that are delivered fewer than five days before the Legislature adjourns have 20 days to be acted on by the governor.

How are the five days and the 20 days counted?

Both are counted as calendar days, not business days. Sundays are not counted, but Saturdays and state holidays are counted.

How are bills scheduled for action, whether they are five-day or 20-day bills?

The governor’s office schedules bill signings. Often they are signed in the governor’s office in the order they are received; however:

  • Bills may be grouped together by issue or location. For example, several education bills may be signed at the same time or bills affecting a region of the state may be signed together in that region.
  • Legislators can request a specific date for signing.
How do I find out when a bill is going to be signed?

The bill action schedule and memos are posted on this website above. Always double check the bill action schedule on the day of your bill signing as sometimes bills may be held at the last minute for further consideration.

 

I’d like to attend a bill signing. What do I need to know?
  • The bill action notice gives the location and time of the bill signing. Possible locations include:
    • Governor’s Conference Room on the second floor of the Legislative Building
    • State Reception Room on the third floor of the Legislative Building
    • Off-site locations around the state
  • Capitol Campus building map is available here.
  • Parking information for the Capitol Campus is available here.
  • There are often large groups at bill signings so when you arrive, we ask that you find your bill number and line up in the hallway. Our staff will call groups into the conference room when their bill is being signed.
  • Children are welcome. Service animals only are also allowed in the office.
  • During the signing, guests should form a group behind the governor. The spots immediately to the governor’s left and right are reserved for the legislators who sponsored the bill. After the governor gives brief remarks, a photographer will take a group photo available for purchase here. The bill signings are also recorded and available for viewing on tvw.org.
  • After the photos, our staff will pass out ceremonial pens to commemorate the signing.
  • Guests should then exit the conference room through the rear door.

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