Bill Action

Bill action ceremonies will not be open to the general public. 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 Datesort descending
1905 House Relating to reducing homelessness for youth and young adults discharging from a publicly funded system of care. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
1907 House Relating to scholarship displacement in postsecondary institutions' gift equity packaging policies. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
1931 House Relating to sustaining hydropower license fees. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
1953 House Relating to exempting sensitive voter information on ballot return envelopes, ballot declarations, and signature correction forms from public disclosure. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
1961 House Relating to the authority of the courts to waive auditor's fees for filing and recording name change orders. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
1980 House Relating to removing the prohibition on providing employment services and community access services concurrently. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
1982 House Relating to clarifying the applicability of penalty and interest on personal property taxes. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
2024 House Relating to a sales and use tax deferral for projects to improve the state route number 520 corridor. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
2050 House Relating to repealing requirements for parent payment of the cost of their child's support, treatment, and confinement. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
2057 House Relating to strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion in the state patrol workforce. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
2058 House Relating to the preservation and protection of facilities owned by the state parks and recreation commission that are listed on the Washington heritage register or the national register of historic places. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5002 Senate Relating to the state auditor's duties and procedures. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5085 Senate Relating to modifying the alternative fuel vehicle fee for electric motorcycles. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5196 Senate Relating to how the legislature may convene a special session. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5508 Senate Relating to the insurance guaranty fund. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5518 Senate Relating to the occupational therapy licensure compact. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5532 Senate Relating to establishing a prescription drug affordability board. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5566 Senate Relating to expanding eligibility for the independent youth housing program. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5589 Senate Relating to statewide spending on primary care. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5600 Senate Relating to the sustainability and expansion of state registered apprenticeship programs. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5616 Senate Relating to accounts. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5624 Senate Relating to extending the expiration date of certain sections of chapter 92, Laws of 2019, regarding livestock identification. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5634 Senate Relating to updating the utilities and transportation commission's regulatory fees. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5695 Senate Relating to a body scanner pilot program at the department of corrections. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5714 Senate Relating to creating a sales and use tax deferral program for solar canopies placed on large-scale commercial parking lots and other similar areas. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 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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