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
1094 House Relating to establishing compassionate care renewals for medical marijuana qualifying patients. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2019
1095 House Relating to promoting thermal energy efficiency. Signed Mon, Jul. 6, 2015
1095 House Relating to protecting children and animals from poisoning by antifreeze products. Signed Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
1095 House Relating to the administration of marijuana to students for medical purposes. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2019
1095 House Relating to the taxation of governmental financial assistance programs addressing the impacts of conditions giving rise to a gubernatorial or presidential emergency proclamation by creating state business and occupation tax and state public utility tax exemptions, a sales and use tax exemption for the receipt of such financial assistance, and clarifying the sales and use tax obligations for goods and services purchased by recipients of such financial assistance. Signed Fri, Feb. 19, 2021
1096 House Relating to nonmedicare plans offered through the Washington state health insurance pool. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
1097 House Relating to increasing worker protections. Signed Tue, May. 11, 2021
1099 House Relating to providing notice about network adequacy to consumers. Signed Wed, Apr. 3, 2019
1100 House Relating to concealed pistol license renewal notices. Signed Wed, Apr. 19, 2017
1101 House Relating to state general obligation bonds and related accounts. Signed Tue, May. 21, 2019
1102 House Relating to the capital budget. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, May. 21, 2019
1104 House Relating to extending the operation of the mortgage lending fraud prosecution account until June 30, 2027. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1105 House Relating to fiscal matters. Signed Thu, Feb. 19, 2015
1105 House Relating to passenger-carrying vehicles for railroad employees. Signed Tue, May. 16, 2017
1105 House Relating to protecting taxpayers from home foreclosure. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2019
1107 House Relating to eliminating the term "branch" as an identifying factor for extensions of the public institutions of higher education. Signed Wed, Apr. 19, 2017
1107 House Relating to nonprofit homeownership development. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2019
1107 House Relating to expanding certain nonresident vessel permit provisions. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1108 House Relating to rape in the third degree and indecent liberties. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1108 House Relating to maintaining funding and assistance for homeowners navigating the foreclosure process. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1109 House Relating to early registration at institutions of higher education for eligible veterans and national guard members. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1109 House Relating to supporting victims of sexual assault. Signed Tue, May. 16, 2017
1109 House Relating to fiscal matters. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, May. 21, 2019
1109 House Relating to supporting victims of sexual assault. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
1111 House Relating to court transcripts. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2016

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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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