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
5408 Senate Relating to the homestead exemption. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5381 Senate Relating to fish passage project permit streamlining. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5378 Senate Relating to real estate brokers and managing brokers license renewal requirements. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5370 Senate Relating to updating mental health advance directive laws. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5361 Senate Relating to the resentencing of persons convicted of drug offenses. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5331 Senate Relating to establishing an early childhood court program for young children and their families involved in Washington's child welfare system. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5330 Senate Relating to commercial whale watching licenses. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5321 Senate Relating to the college bound scholarship. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5318 Senate Relating to fertilizer fees. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5315 Senate Relating to captive insurance. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5313 Senate Relating to health insurance discrimination. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5273 Senate Relating to the replacement of shoreline armoring. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5253 Senate Relating to implementing the recommendations of the pollinator health task force. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5236 Senate Relating to extending the exemption from certificate of need requirements for the expansion of psychiatric bed capacity. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5229 Senate Relating to health equity continuing education for health care professionals. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5227 Senate Relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism training and assessments at institutions of higher education. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5203 Senate Relating to the production, distribution, and purchase of generic prescription drugs. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5195 Senate Relating to opioid overdose reversal medication. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5194 Senate Relating to providing for equity and access in the community and technical colleges. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5193 Senate Relating to unemployment insurance systems enhancements, including creating a reserve force of unemployment claim adjudicators, effective and equitable claims processing, and transparent performance metrics. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5185 Senate Relating to capacity to provide informed consent for health care decisions. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5183 Senate Relating to victims of nonfatal strangulation. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5178 Senate Relating to establishing automatic waivers of select state health care laws to enable timely response by the health care system during a governor-declared statewide state of emergency. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5157 Senate Relating to providing incentives to reduce involvement by persons with behavioral disorders in the criminal justice system. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5121 Senate Relating to expanding eligibility for the graduated reentry program. Signed Wed, May. 12, 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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