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
6358 Senate Relating to disseminating financial aid policies to admitted and prospective students. Signed Wed, Mar. 19, 2014
6442 Senate Relating to allowing sales of growlers of cider. Signed Wed, Mar. 19, 2014
6446 Senate Relating to payments in lieu of taxes on county game lands. Signed Wed, Mar. 19, 2014
6450 Senate Relating to on-water dwellings. Signed Wed, Mar. 19, 2014
5859 Senate Relating to providing enhanced payment to small rural hospitals that meet the criteria of a sole community hospital. Signed Wed, Mar. 19, 2014
1117 House Relating to the transfer of real property by deed taking effect at the grantor's death. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
1129 House Relating to ferry vessel replacement. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
1669 House Relating to self-supporting, fee-based programs at four-year institutions of higher education. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2105 House Relating to promoting transparency in government by requiring public agencies with governing bodies to post agendas online in advance of meetings. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2125 House Relating to removing the requirements that all fines collected be credited to the Washington horse racing commission class C purse fund account. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2155 House Relating to preventing theft of alcoholic spirits from licensed retailers. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2163 House Relating to dextromethorphan. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2171 House Relating to strengthening economic protections for veterans and military personnel. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
5964 Senate Relating to training public officials and employees regarding public records, records management, and open public meetings. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6208 Senate Relating to preserving the integrity of veterans' benefit- related services. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2192 House Relating to promoting economic development through enhancing transparency and predictability of state agency permitting and review processes. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2229 House Relating to long-term funding for a state tourism marketing program. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2310 House Relating to safety equipment for individual providers. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2315 House Relating to suicide prevention. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2359 House Relating to exempting collectible vehicles from emission test requirements. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2454 House Relating to developing a water quality trading program in Washington. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2569 House Relating to reducing air pollution associated with diesel emissions. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2585 House Relating to income eligibility for temporary assistance for needy families benefits for a child. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2636 House Relating to streamlining statutorily required environmental reports by government entities. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2700 House Relating to breast cancer awareness special license plates. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014

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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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