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
5214 Senate Relating to economic assistance programs. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
5192 Senate Relating to supporting access to electric vehicle supply equipment. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
5180 Senate Relating to vacating certain convictions. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
5163 Senate Relating to the placement and treatment of conditionally released sexually violent predators. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
5140 Senate Relating to protecting pregnancy and miscarriage-related patient care. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
5128 Senate Relating to student transportation funding during a local, state, or national emergency. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
5101 Senate Relating to establishing tribal representation on the emergency management council. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
5097 Senate Relating to expanding coverage of the paid family and medical leave program. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
5040 Senate Relating to enhancing litter control along state highways. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
5032 Senate Relating to the reauthorization and improvements to alternative public works contracting procedures. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
5027 Senate Relating to closed captioning on televisions in places of public accommodation. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
5025 Senate Relating to the consumer protection improvement act. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
5011 Senate Relating to notice, meeting, and voting provisions for common interest communities, condominiums, and homeowners' associations. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
5008 Senate Relating to extending the business and occupation tax exemption for amounts received as credits against contracts with or funds provided by the Bonneville power administration and used for low-income ratepayer assistance and weatherization. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1512 House Relating to lodging-related assessments under chapter 35.87A RCW. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1502 House Relating to the procurement and design of electric ferries by counties. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1484 House Relating to the statewide first responder building mapping information system. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1482 House Relating to foreclosure protections for homeowners in common interest communities. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1476 House Relating to enrollment stabilization funding to address enrollment declines due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1438 House Relating to expanding eligibility for property tax exemptions for service-connected disabled veterans and senior citizens by modifying income thresholds for eligibility to allow deductions for common health care-related expenses. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1411 House Relating to health care workforce eligibility for persons with prior involvement with the criminal justice system. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1386 House Relating to modifying the property tax exemption for the value of new construction of industrial/manufacturing facilities in targeted urban areas. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1355 House Relating to noxious weeds. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1322 House Relating to off-road vehicle and snowmobile registration enforcement. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1320 House Relating to modernizing, harmonizing, and improving the efficacy and accessibility of laws concerning civil protection orders. Signed Mon, May. 10, 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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