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 Numbersort descending Chamber Description Governor's Action Signed Date
1020 House Relating to modifying the qualifications of members composing the county road administration board. Signed Wed, Apr. 17, 2019
1021 House Relating to educating parents of the harmful effects of parental abduction. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1021 House Relating to creating a silver alert system. Signed Wed, Jun. 10, 2015
1022 House Relating to prohibiting general power of attorney provisions in bail bond agreements. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2016
1022 House Relating to alien victims of certain qualifying criminal activity. Signed Thu, Mar. 15, 2018
1022 House Relating to Washington state horse racing commission provisions. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1023 House Relating to allowing certain adult family homes to increase capacity to eight beds. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
1023 House Relating to predesign requirements and thresholds. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
1026 House Relating to breed-based dog regulations. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2019
1027 House Relating to surplus line broker licensing. Signed Wed, Apr. 19, 2017
1028 House Relating to evaluation and recommendation of candidates for residency teacher certification. Signed Wed, May. 5, 2021
1031 House Relating to the government issuance of a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
1033 House Relating to the Washington customized employment training program. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
1034 House Relating to the licensing of escrow agents. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1034 House Relating to establishing a soju endorsement to beer and/or wine restaurant licenses and spirits, beer, and wine restaurant licenses. Signed Fri, Apr. 19, 2019
1034 House Relating to park and recreation district levies. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
1035 House Relating to title insurance rate filings. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1036 House Relating to service contracts. Signed Thu, May. 2, 2013
1036 House Relating to business practices of registered tow truck operators by authorizing electronic records creation and storage. Signed Wed, Apr. 19, 2017
1037 House Relating to insurance adjusters. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1038 House Relating to increasing the number of tasting rooms allowed under a domestic winery license. Signed Mon, May. 8, 2017
1041 House Relating to promoting successful reentry by modifying the process for obtaining certificates of discharge and vacating conviction records. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2019
1042 House Relating to eliminating the office of the insurance commissioner's school district or educational service district annual report. Signed Thu, Jul. 6, 2017
1042 House Relating to revising the international application of the uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act to protect families from facing the death penalty in certain foreign jurisdictions on the basis of religious beliefs, political beliefs, or sexual orientation. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1043 House Relating to self-service storage facilities. Signed Fri, Apr. 17, 2015

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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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