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
1273 House Relating to menstrual hygiene products in school and postsecondary institution bathrooms. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1272 House Relating to health system transparency. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1269 House Relating to motor vehicle transporter license plates. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1259 House Relating to expanding public contracting opportunities for women and minority business enterprises by increasing the regulatory oversight and accountability of the office of minority and women's business enterprises. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1218 House Relating to improving the health, safety, and quality of life for residents in long-term care facilities through emergency preparedness, improvements in communications, resident information, and notice of sanctions. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1207 House Relating to improving access to department of licensing issued documents by extending the issuance period of driver licenses and identicards to eight years, allowing online issuance and renewal of instruction permits, and expanding online renewal of driver licenses and identicards. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1196 House Relating to audio-only telemedicine. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1184 House Relating to risk-based water quality standards for on-site nonpotable water systems. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1161 House Relating to modifying the requirements for drug take-back programs. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1139 House Relating to taking action to address lead in school drinking water. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1137 House Relating to elevating road maintenance and preservation in transportation planning. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1119 House Relating to notifying students of courses with low-cost instructional materials and open educational resources at the four-year institutions of higher education. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1108 House Relating to maintaining funding and assistance for homeowners navigating the foreclosure process. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1107 House Relating to expanding certain nonresident vessel permit provisions. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1022 House Relating to Washington state horse racing commission provisions. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1416 House Relating to the reporting of debt information by insurers to enhance the collection of past-due child support. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
5401 Senate Relating to degrees in computer science. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
5254 Senate Relating to the use of protective devices and equipment during a public health emergency. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
5251 Senate Relating to modifying tax and revenue laws in a manner that is not estimated to affect state or local tax collections, by easing compliance burdens for taxpayers, clarifying ambiguities, making technical corrections, and providing administrative efficiencies. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
5249 Senate Relating to supporting mastery-based learning. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
5220 Senate Relating to the taxation of salmon recovery grants by updating the state business and occupation tax deduction for these grants, creating a sales and use tax exemption for grant proceeds received by recipients of these grants, and clarifying the sales and use tax obligations for goods and services purchased by recipients of these grants. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
5177 Senate Relating to eliminating proof of nonmarriage as an element of a sex offense. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
5164 Senate Relating to resentencing of individuals sentenced as a persistent offender due to a robbery in the second degree conviction. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
5132 Senate Relating to trusts and estates. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
5119 Senate Relating to individuals in custody. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 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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