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
1254 House Relating to clarifying the authority of unregistered vehicles shipped as marine cargo through public ports to operate on public roadways. Signed Tue, Apr. 23, 2019
1256 House Relating to project selection by the freight mobility strategic investment board. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1257 House Relating to the release of wild beavers. Signed Thu, Apr. 20, 2017
1257 House Relating to energy efficiency. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2019
1258 House Relating to persons with a disability present at the scene of an accident. Signed Tue, May. 16, 2017
1259 House Relating to signatures of advanced registered nurse practitioners on required documentation. Signed Sat, Apr. 25, 2015
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
1260 House Relating to public facilities' grants and loans. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 4, 2014
1261 House Relating to the provision of short-term emergency and crisis care for children removed from their homes. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1261 House Relating to ensuring compliance with the federal clean water act by prohibiting certain discharges into waters of the state. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
1262 House Relating to accessible parking spaces for people with disabilities. Signed Thu, Apr. 27, 2017
1263 House Relating to private investigators. Signed Sat, Apr. 25, 2015
1264 House Relating to partial fire district mergers. Signed Mon, Mar. 17, 2014
1265 House Relating to modifying provisions in the forms for traffic infraction notices. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1266 House Relating to petroleum storage tank systems. Signed Mon, Apr. 17, 2017
1267 House Relating to investigation of potential criminal conduct arising from police use of force, including custodial injuries, and other officer-involved incidents. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
1268 House Relating to hemp as a component of commercial animal feed. Signed Sat, Apr. 25, 2015
1269 House Relating to motor vehicle transporter license plates. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1270 House Relating to making the board of denturists the disciplining authority for licensed denturists. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1271 House Relating to the practice of denturism. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1271 House Relating to ensuring continuity of operations in the offices of county elected officials during the current COVID-19 pandemic and future public health crises. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
1272 House Relating to the wrongful distribution of intimate images. Signed Thu, Jul. 9, 2015
1272 House Relating to health system transparency. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1273 House Relating to the alignment of state statutes with federal standards for the issuance of nondomiciled commercial drivers' licenses and nondomiciled commercial learners' permits. Signed Fri, May. 5, 2017
1273 House Relating to menstrual hygiene products in school and postsecondary institution bathrooms. Signed Mon, May. 3, 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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