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
1015 House Relating to creating the Washington equitable access to credit act. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1051 House Relating to adding a faculty member to the board of regents at the research universities. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
1052 House Relating to group insurance contract performance standards. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
1074 House Relating to overdose and suicide fatality reviews. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1122 House Relating to the retirement age for state guard members. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
1124 House Relating to nurse delegation of glucose monitoring, glucose testing, and insulin injections. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
1153 House Relating to language access in public schools. Signed / Partial Veto Wed, Mar. 23, 2022
1165 House Relating to the Washington credit union act. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
1173 House Relating to state lands development authorities. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
1181 House Relating to establishing programs and measures to prevent suicide among veterans and military members. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1210 House Relating to replacing the term "marijuana" with the term "cannabis" throughout the Revised Code of Washington. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
1241 House Relating to planning under the growth management act. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1280 House Relating to greenhouse gas emissions reductions in the design of public facilities. Signed Fri, Mar. 25, 2022
1286 House Relating to the psychology interjurisdictional compact. Signed Fri, Mar. 4, 2022
1329 House Relating to public meeting accessibility and participation. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
1357 House Relating to voters' pamphlets for overseas and service voters. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1359 House Relating to temporarily reducing liquor license fees. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
1376 House Relating to registration of land titles. Signed Thu, Mar. 17, 2022
1389 House Relating to transportation. Signed Thu, Mar. 17, 2022
1412 House Relating to legal financial obligations. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
1430 House Relating to the duration of state upland leases for lands managed by the department of natural resources. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1497 House Relating to commercial telephone solicitation. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1530 House Relating to creating Washington wine special license plates. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
1571 House Relating to protections and services for indigenous persons who are missing, murdered, or survivors of human trafficking. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
1590 House Relating to enrollment stabilization funding to address enrollment declines due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Signed Wed, Mar. 23, 2022

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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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