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 Datesort descending
1814 House Relating to expanding equitable access to the benefits of renewable energy through community solar projects. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1821 House Relating to the definition of established relationship for purposes of audio-only telemedicine. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1835 House Relating to outreach and completion initiatives to increase postsecondary enrollment. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1860 House Relating to preventing homelessness among persons discharging from inpatient behavioral health settings. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1866 House Relating to assisting persons receiving community support services through medical assistance programs to receive supportive housing. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1881 House Relating to creating a new health profession for birth doulas. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5042 Senate Relating to the effective date of certain actions taken under the growth management act. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5268 Senate Relating to transforming services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by increasing the capabilities of community residential settings and redesigning the long-term nature of intermediate care facilities. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5275 Senate Relating to enhancing opportunity in limited areas of more intense rural development. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1815 House Relating to deterring catalytic converter theft. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5376 Senate Relating to promoting awareness of the governor's office of the education ombuds. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5488 Senate Relating to state contributions in support of the Tacoma Narrows toll bridge. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5498 Senate Relating to posthumous high school diplomas. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5531 Senate Relating to the revised uniform unclaimed property act. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5544 Senate Relating to establishing the Washington blockchain work group. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5585 Senate Relating to setting domestic wastewater discharge fees. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5610 Senate Relating to requiring cost sharing for prescription drugs to be counted against an enrollee's out-of-pocket costs, deductible, cost sharing, out-of-pocket maximum, or similar enrollee obligation, regardless of the source of the payment. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5612 Senate Relating to ensuring domestic violence victims and survivors of victims have the opportunity to make a statement during sentencing for all domestic violence convictions. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5619 Senate Relating to conserving and restoring kelp forests and eelgrass meadows in Washington state. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5628 Senate Relating to cyber harassment, addressing concerns in the case of Rynearson v. Ferguson, and adding a crime of cyberstalking. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5644 Senate Relating to providing quality behavioral health co-response services. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5649 Senate Relating to modifying the Washington state paid family and medical leave act. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5657 Senate Relating to computer science instruction in state long-term juvenile institutions. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5687 Senate Relating to certain traffic safety improvements. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5702 Senate Relating to requiring coverage for donor human milk. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 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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