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
1043 House Relating to nonpublic personal health information. Signed Fri, May. 5, 2017
1044 House Relating to creating prison to postsecondary education pathways. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1045 House Relating to local authorities altering maximum speed limits. Signed Wed, May. 15, 2013
1045 House Relating to the practice of East Asian medicine. Signed Thu, Apr. 23, 2015
1047 House Relating to the state agencies continuity of operations planning requirements. Signed Thu, Apr. 23, 2015
1047 House Relating to protecting the public's health by creating a system for safe and secure collection and disposal of unwanted medications. Signed Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
1048 House Relating to modifying the process for prevailing parties to recover judgments in small claims court. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2019
1049 House Relating to health care provider and health care facility whistleblower protections. Signed Fri, Apr. 19, 2019
1049 House Relating to the off-site delivery of a vehicle by a vehicle dealer licensed under chapter 46.70 RCW. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1050 House Relating to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fluorinated gases. Signed Mon, May. 17, 2021
1051 House Relating to adding a faculty member to the board of regents at the research universities. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
1052 House Relating to early registration at institutions of higher education for spouses or domestic partners of military members. Signed Fri, Apr. 17, 2015
1052 House Relating to group insurance contract performance standards. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
1054 House Relating to establishing requirements for tactics and equipment used by peace officers. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
1055 House Relating to pro bono legal services for military service members, veterans, and their families. Signed Thu, May. 4, 2017
1055 House Relating to authorizing law enforcement to arrest persons in violation of certain no-contact orders involving victims of trafficking and promoting prostitution offenses. Signed Mon, Apr. 8, 2019
1055 House Relating to extending the expiration date for reporting requirements on timber purchases. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1056 House Relating to not disqualifying certain corporate officers from receiving unemployment benefits. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1056 House Relating to creating a task force to identify the role of the workplace in helping curb domestic violence. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
1056 House Relating to consumer protections for military service members on active duty. Signed Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
1058 House Relating to court-ordered restitution. Signed Wed, Mar. 21, 2018
1059 House Relating to sexually violent predators. Signed Mon, May. 18, 2015
1059 House Relating to extending the business and occupation tax return filing due date for annual filers. Signed Fri, Apr. 19, 2019
1060 House Relating to directing state investments of existing litter tax revenues under chapter 82.19 RCW in material waste management efforts without increasing the tax rate. Signed Fri, Apr. 17, 2015
1061 House Relating to increasing the number of district court judges in Skagit county. Signed Mon, Jul. 6, 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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