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 Numbersort descending Chamber Description Governor's Action Signed Date
1209 House Relating to extending the program establishing Christmas tree grower licensure. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1209 House Relating to municipal access to local financial services. Signed Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
1209 House Relating to immunity protection for nonmedical assistance. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
1210 House Relating to allowing nonresident children from military families to enroll in Washington's public schools prior to arrival in the state. Signed Fri, Apr. 19, 2019
1210 House Relating to replacing the term "marijuana" with the term "cannabis" throughout the Revised Code of Washington. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
1213 House Relating to social worker licensing. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1213 House Relating to the definition of veteran for the purposes of the county veterans assistance fund. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2016
1214 House Relating to the provision of K-12 public school safety and security services by classified staff or contractors. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1216 House Relating to eosinophilia gastrointestinal associated disorders. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1216 House Relating to nonfirearm measures to increase school safety and student well-being. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2019
1216 House Relating to urban and community forestry. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1218 House Relating to department of fish and wildlife license suspensions. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1218 House Relating to the termination of towing fees. Signed Thu, Apr. 20, 2017
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
1219 House Relating to expedited permitting and contracting for Washington state bridges deemed structurally deficient. Signed Mon, Jul. 6, 2015
1219 House Relating to providing cities and counties authority to use real estate excise taxes to support affordable housing and homelessness projects. Signed / Partial Veto Fri, Apr. 19, 2019
1219 House Relating to the appointment of counsel for youth in dependency court proceedings. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1220 House Relating to supporting emergency shelters and housing through local planning and development regulations. Signed / Partial Veto Wed, May. 12, 2021
1221 House Relating to standardizing definitions of homelessness to improve access to services. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
1222 House Relating to firefighting apparatus length and weight limits. Signed Fri, Apr. 17, 2015
1223 House Relating to allowing the use of lodging taxes for financing workforce housing. Signed Sat, Apr. 25, 2015
1223 House Relating to the uniform electronic recordation of custodial interrogations act. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
1224 House Relating to providing a process for county legislative authorities to withdraw from voluntary planning under the growth management act. Signed Mon, Mar. 31, 2014
1224 House Relating to prescription drug cost transparency. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2019
1225 House Relating to establishing policies and requirements regarding law enforcement response to domestic violence incidents to enhance the safety of domestic violence victims, families, and officers. Signed Mon, May. 13, 2019

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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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