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
1368 House Relating to reauthorizing the business and occupation tax deduction for cooperative finance organizations. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
1368 House Relating to responding to the COVID-19 pandemic through state actions supported by federal funding. Signed Fri, Feb. 19, 2021
1369 House Relating to defining veteran for the purpose of receiving certain benefits. Signed Fri, Apr. 21, 2017
1370 House Relating to the notice requirement for homeowners' associations meetings. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1370 House Relating to early learning facilities. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
1372 House Relating to replacing the Marcus Whitman statue in the national statuary hall collection with a statue of Billy Frank Jr.. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1373 House Relating to promoting student access to information about behavioral health resources. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1375 House Relating to providing students with the costs of required course materials. Signed Fri, Apr. 21, 2017
1375 House Relating to applying campaign contribution limits to candidates for all port districts. Signed Tue, Apr. 23, 2019
1376 House Relating to clarifying the requirement that certain health professionals complete training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1376 House Relating to registration of land titles. Signed Thu, Mar. 17, 2022
1377 House Relating to improving students' mental health by enhancing nonacademic professional services. Signed Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
1377 House Relating to affordable housing development on religious organization property. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2019
1378 House Relating to the supervision of medical assistants. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1379 House Relating to disclosure of contributions from political committees to other political committees. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2019
1379 House Relating to establishing an unpiloted aircraft system state coordinator and program funding source. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
1380 House Relating to providing an aggravating circumstance for assault against a utility worker. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2019
1381 House Relating to administrative adjudicatory proceedings coming before the department of health. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1382 House Relating to delivery of basic firefighter training and testing. Signed Tue, Apr. 21, 2015
1382 House Relating to increasing access to emergency assistance for victims by providing immunity from prosecution for prostitution offenses in some circumstances. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2019
1382 House Relating to streamlining the environmental permitting process for salmon recovery projects. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
1383 House Relating to protection orders for stalking and harassment. Signed Fri, Apr. 26, 2013
1383 House Relating to respiratory care practitioners. Signed Wed, Apr. 21, 2021
1385 House Relating to exempting United States food and drug administration nonpublic information from disclosure under the state public disclosure act. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2019
1386 House Relating to modifying the property tax exemption for the value of new construction of industrial/manufacturing facilities in targeted urban areas. Signed Mon, May. 10, 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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