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
1325 House Relating to banks, trust companies, savings banks, and savings associations, and making technical amendments to the laws governing the department of financial institutions. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1343 House Relating to the additional surcharge imposed on registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1376 House Relating to clarifying the requirement that certain health professionals complete training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1396 House Relating to changing the unemployment insurance shared work program by adopting short-time compensation provisions in the federal middle class tax relief and job creation act of 2012. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1469 House Relating to industrial insurance for horse racing employment. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1518 House Relating to providing certain disciplining authorities with additional authority over budget development, spending, and staffing. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1533 House Relating to clarifying notice of claims in health care actions. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1537 House Relating to a veteran's preference for the purpose of public employment. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1565 House Relating to funding the prescription monitoring program from the medicaid fraud penalty account. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
1625 House Relating to consumer protection for tow truck services. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
1639 House Relating to presidential elector compensation. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
1647 House Relating to landlord responsibilities regarding keys to leased premise. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
1686 House Relating to high school equivalency certificates. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
1770 House Relating to the appointment of nonvoting advisory members to commodity boards. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
1790 House Relating to the use of traffic school fees. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
1806 House Relating to the definition of veteran for purposes of veterans' assistance programs. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
1836 House Relating to introduction of contraband into or possession of contraband in a secure facility. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
1860 House Relating to continuing the use of the legislature's sunset review process. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
1886 House Relating to the recoverable costs of the department of agriculture under chapter 16.36 RCW. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
1889 House Relating to the fruit and vegetable district fund. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
1937 House Relating to prohibiting a person from selling or giving a vapor product designed solely for smoking or ingesting tobacco to a minor. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
5316 Senate Relating to adopting a model policy to require a third person to be present during interviews. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
5332 Senate Relating to voter-approved benefit charges for fire protection districts. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
5352 Senate Relating to the real estate agency relationship. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
5400 Senate Relating to allowing utilities serving customers in Washington and in other states to use eligible renewable resources in their other states to comply with chapter 19.285 RCW, the energy independence act. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013

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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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