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
5310 Senate Relating to senior center licenses. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
5467 Senate Relating to vehicle owner list furnishment requirements. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
5785 Senate Relating to the display and replacement of license plates. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
5972 Senate Relating to specifying recovery for fire damages to public or private forested lands. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
5977 Senate Relating to the regulation of service contracts and protection product guarantees. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
5999 Senate Relating to corporate entity conversions. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6016 Senate Relating to the grace period for enrollees of the Washington health benefit exchange. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6031 Senate Relating to lake and beach management districts. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6034 Senate Relating to state parks partnership opportunities. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6065 Senate Relating to protecting children under the age of eighteen from the harmful effects of exposure to ultraviolet radiation associated with tanning devices. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6095 Senate Relating to background checks for persons who will have access to children or vulnerable adults. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6124 Senate Relating to developing a state Alzheimer's plan. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6199 Senate Relating to addressing wildfires caused by incendiary devices. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6201 Senate Relating to an optional life annuity benefit for plan 2 members of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6226 Senate Relating to sales by craft and general licensed distilleries of spirits for off-premise consumption and spirits samples for on- premise consumption. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6279 Senate Relating to creating effective and timely access to magistrates for purposes of reviewing search warrant applications. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6284 Senate Relating to expenditures from the public health supplemental account. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6321 Senate Relating to removing the statutory provision that allows members of plan 3 of the public employees' retirement system, school employees' retirement system, and teachers' retirement system to select a new contribution rate option each year. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6330 Senate Relating to promoting affordable housing in unincorporated areas of rural counties within urban growth areas. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6333 Senate Relating to tax statute clarifications, simplifications, and technical corrections. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6388 Senate Relating to pass-through food distributors. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6405 Senate Relating to providing greater consistency in how nonprofit tax-exempt property may be used without jeopardizing the property's tax-exempt status. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6413 Senate Relating to prior offenses for driving under the influence or physical control of a vehicle under the influence. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6415 Senate Relating to consecutive sentences for driving under the influence or physical control of a vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor, marijuana, or any drug. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6424 Senate Relating to establishing a state seal of biliteracy for high school students. 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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