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
1346 House Relating to clarifying the authority of a nurse working in a school setting. Signed Thu, Apr. 20, 2017
1347 House Relating to vehicle reseller permits. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
1348 House Relating to the provision of medical assistance to incarcerated persons. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1349 House Relating to clarifying the definition of a geriatric behavioral health worker for individuals with a bachelor's or master's degree in social work, behavioral health, or other related areas. Signed Wed, Apr. 3, 2019
1350 House Relating to jurisdiction of temporary protection orders. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2019
1351 House Relating to identifying wineries, breweries, and microbreweries on private labels. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1351 House Relating to license fees for national guard members under Title 77 RCW. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2016
1351 House Relating to authorizing, under one license, the sale of spirits, beer, and wine at retail for off-premises consumption. Signed Fri, Apr. 21, 2017
1352 House Relating to the statute of limitations for sexual abuse against a child. Signed Wed, Apr. 17, 2013
1352 House Relating to the licensing and regulatory requirements of small business owners. Signed Mon, May. 8, 2017
1353 House Relating to commissioning an elk management pilot project that focuses initially on the Colockum elk herd. Signed Mon, May. 8, 2017
1354 House Relating to providing that scan-down allowances on food and beverages intended for human and pet consumption are bona fide discounts for purposes of the business and occupation tax. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2019
1355 House Relating to establishing staffing standards and ratios for counselors in community and technical colleges. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2019
1355 House Relating to noxious weeds. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1356 House Relating to privileged communication with peer support group counselors. Signed Tue, Apr. 23, 2019
1356 House Relating to prohibiting the inappropriate use of Native American names, symbols, or images as public school mascots, logos, or team names. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
1357 House Relating to voters' pamphlets for overseas and service voters. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1358 House Relating to reimbursement for services provided pursuant to community assistance referral and education services programs. Signed Wed, May. 10, 2017
1359 House Relating to temporarily reducing liquor license fees. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
1360 House Relating to extending the deadline to designate one or more industrial land banks. Signed Mon, Mar. 31, 2014
1360 House Relating to abstracts of driving records. Signed Tue, Apr. 23, 2019
1363 House Relating to policies and resources to address secondary traumatic stress in the K-12 workforce. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
1365 House Relating to procuring and supporting appropriate computers and devices for public school students and instructional staff. Signed Thu, May. 13, 2021
1366 House Relating to removing disincentives to the creation of community facilities districts. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2019
1367 House Relating to revising 2019-2021 fiscal biennium appropriations of state and federal funding for previously implemented medicaid rates and other medicaid expenditures in the developmental disabilities and long-term care programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Signed Fri, Feb. 19, 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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