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 ascending
1735 House Relating to modifying the standard for use of force by peace officers but only with respect to providing that physical force may be used to the extent necessary, clarifying that deadly force may be used in the face of an immediate threat, authorizing the use of physical force to take a person into custody or provide assistance in certain circumstances involving a civil or forensic commitment, authorizing the use of physical force to take a minor into protective custody, authorizing the us. Signed Fri, Mar. 4, 2022
1719 House Relating to modifying the restrictions on the use and acquisition of military equipment by law enforcement agencies as it pertains to firearms and ammunition but only with respect to removing the restriction on ammunition, narrowing the restriction on firearms to include only rifles of .50 caliber or greater, and clarifying that the restrictions do not apply to shotguns, devices designed or used to deploy less lethal munitions, and less lethal equipment. Signed Fri, Mar. 4, 2022
1733 House Relating to establishing voluntary exemptions to the long-term services and supports trust program for certain populations identified in the long-term services and supports trust commission's 2022 recommendations report, specifically including exemptions only for veterans with a service-connected disability of 70 percent or higher, the spouses or domestic partners of active duty service members, persons residing outside of Washington while working in Washington, and persons working in the. Signed Thu, Jan. 27, 2022
1732 House Relating to delaying the implementation of the long-term services and supports trust program by 18 months to allow for the extension of benefits to persons born before January 1, 1968, by modifying conditions for becoming a qualified individual and eligible beneficiary and allowing for the refunding of prematurely collected premiums. Signed Thu, Jan. 27, 2022
5092 Senate Relating to fiscal matters. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, May. 18, 2021
5165 Senate Relating to transportation funding and appropriations. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, May. 18, 2021
1080 House Relating to the capital budget. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
5084 Senate Relating to state general obligation bonds and related accounts. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
5135 Senate Relating to unlawfully summoning a police officer. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
1127 House Relating to protecting the privacy and security of COVID-19 health data collected by entities other than public health agencies, health care providers, and health care facilities. Vetoed Tue, May. 18, 2021
1495 House Relating to providing that qualified dealer cash incentives paid to auto dealers are bona fide discounts for purposes of the business and occupation tax. Vetoed Tue, May. 18, 2021
1223 House Relating to the uniform electronic recordation of custodial interrogations act. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
1140 House Relating to juvenile access to attorneys when contacted by law enforcement. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
5353 Senate Relating to creating a partnership model that facilitates community engagement with law enforcement. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
5259 Senate Relating to requiring reporting, collecting, and publishing information regarding law enforcement interactions with the communities they serve. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
5263 Senate Relating to defenses in personal injury and wrongful death actions where the person injured or killed was committing a felony. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
1310 House Relating to permissible uses of force by law enforcement and correctional officers. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
5051 Senate Relating to state oversight and accountability of peace officers and corrections officers. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
1088 House Relating to potential impeachment disclosures. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
5066 Senate Relating to a peace officer's duty to intervene. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
1054 House Relating to establishing requirements for tactics and equipment used by peace officers. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
1089 House Relating to compliance audits of requirements relating to peace officers and law enforcement agencies. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
1267 House Relating to investigation of potential criminal conduct arising from police use of force, including custodial injuries, and other officer-involved incidents. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
1091 House Relating to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the carbon intensity of transportation fuel. Signed / Partial Veto Mon, May. 17, 2021
5126 Senate Relating to the Washington climate commitment act. Signed / Partial Veto Mon, May. 17, 2021

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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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