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 ascending
5458 Senate Relating to the labeling of certain asbestos-containing building materials. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
5466 Senate Relating to criminal history record information compliance audits. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
5517 Senate Relating to the beer and wine tasting endorsement for grocery stores. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
5541 Senate Relating to redemption of real property. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
5568 Senate Relating to the disclosure of certain information when screening tenants. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
5624 Senate Relating to aligning high-demand secondary STEM or career and technical education programs with applied baccalaureate programs. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
5627 Senate Relating to the taxation of commuter air carriers. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
5712 Senate Relating to precollege placement measures. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
5751 Senate Relating to requiring an inventory of state fees. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
5774 Senate Relating to authorizing applications for a special permit to allow alcohol tasting by persons at least eighteen years of age under certain circumstances. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
5849 Senate Relating to electric vehicle charging stations. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
5021 Senate Relating to changing the crime of riot to the crime of criminal mischief. Signed Sun, Apr. 21, 2013
5025 Senate Relating to a proclamation of a state of emergency. Signed Sun, Apr. 21, 2013
5046 Senate Relating to modifying the mandatory retirement provision for district judges. Signed Sun, Apr. 21, 2013
5077 Senate Relating to technical corrections to gender-based terms. Signed / Partial Veto Sun, Apr. 21, 2013
5110 Senate Relating to local government purchasing of supplies, materials, or equipment. Signed Sun, Apr. 21, 2013
5114 Senate Relating to access to K-12 campuses for occupational or educational information. Signed Sun, Apr. 21, 2013
5142 Senate Relating to incorporating motorcycles into certain transportation planning. Signed Sun, Apr. 21, 2013
5165 Senate Relating to increasing the authority of superior court commissioners to hear and determine certain matters. Signed Sun, Apr. 21, 2013
5186 Senate Relating to contractor's bond. Signed Sun, Apr. 21, 2013
5207 Senate Relating to making technical corrections and updating licensing and enforcement provisions of the consumer loan act. Signed Sun, Apr. 21, 2013
5210 Senate Relating to the department of financial institutions' regulation of mortgage brokers and clarifying the department's existing regulatory authority regarding residential mortgage loan modification services. Signed Sun, Apr. 21, 2013
5212 Senate Relating to the Washington state horse park authority. Signed Sun, Apr. 21, 2013
5235 Senate Relating to the purchase of care for Indian children who are in the custody of a federally recognized Indian tribe or tribally licensed child-placing agency pursuant to parental consent, tribal court order, or state juvenile court order. Signed Sun, Apr. 21, 2013
5274 Senate Relating to private motorcycle skills education programs. Signed Sun, Apr. 21, 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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