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
1274 House Relating to implementing a value-based system for nursing home rates. Signed Tue, Jun. 30, 2015
1274 House Relating to the bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization member requirement. Signed Thu, Apr. 27, 2017
1274 House Relating to cloud computing solutions. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1275 House Relating to including fish passage barrier removal projects that comply with the forest practices rules in the streamlined permit process provided in RCW 77.55.181. Signed Mon, May. 8, 2017
1276 House Relating to impaired driving. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, Jun. 30, 2015
1276 House Relating to providing for certain emergency medical services personnel to work in diversion centers. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
1277 House Relating to tribes holding conservation easements. Signed Thu, May. 2, 2013
1277 House Relating to transient lodging for military service members in armories. Signed Tue, Apr. 21, 2015
1277 House Relating to an additional revenue source for eviction prevention and housing stability services. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1278 House Relating to enactment of the physical therapy licensure compact. Signed Tue, Apr. 25, 2017
1279 House Relating to local tourism promotion areas. Signed Wed, Apr. 29, 2015
1279 House Relating to school safety drills. Signed Thu, May. 4, 2017
1279 House Relating to modifying the Washington main street program tax incentive to respond to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Signed Wed, Apr. 21, 2021
1280 House Relating to greenhouse gas emissions reductions in the design of public facilities. Signed Fri, Mar. 25, 2022
1281 House Relating to sexual exploitation of minors. Signed Mon, May. 18, 2015
1281 House Relating to modifying the appointment process for trustees of rural county library districts in counties with one million or more residents. Signed Thu, Apr. 27, 2017
1282 House Relating to the crime of driving while license suspended where the suspension is based on noncompliance with a child support order. Signed Fri, May. 1, 2015
1283 House Relating to nonprofit organizations engaged in debt adjusting. Signed Wed, May. 6, 2015
1283 House Relating to eliminating the collection of anticipated taxes and assessments. Signed Tue, Apr. 25, 2017
1284 House Relating to the rights of parents who are incarcerated. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1284 House Relating to creating the capacity for the state treasurer's office to provide separately managed investment portfolios to eligible governmental entities. Signed Mon, Apr. 29, 2019
1285 House Relating to screening newborns for critical congenital heart disease. Signed Tue, Apr. 21, 2015
1285 House Relating to oath requirements for interpreters in legal proceedings. Signed Thu, Apr. 20, 2017
1286 House Relating to the psychology interjurisdictional compact. Signed Fri, Mar. 4, 2022
1287 House Relating to subjecting federally recognized Indian tribes to the same conditions as state and local governments for property owned exclusively by the tribe. Signed Thu, Apr. 3, 2014

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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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