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 ascending Chamber Description Governor's Action Signed Date
6690 Senate Relating to aerospace business and occupation taxes and world trade organization compliance. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
6670 Senate Relating to encouraging access to state parks through cooperative programs with libraries. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
6663 Senate Relating to dual diagnoses of eating disorder and diabetes mellitus type 1. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6660 Senate Relating to improving fiscal responsibility and budget discipline by replacing the spending limit with additional four-year balanced budget requirements. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6656 Senate Relating to the reform of practices at state hospitals. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, Apr. 19, 2016
6641 Senate Relating to increasing the availability of certified sex offender treatment providers. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6633 Senate Relating to the marine resources advisory council. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
6632 Senate Relating to providing additional funding for the business licensing service program administered by the department of revenue. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
6626 Senate Relating to creating the position of military spouse liaison. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6623 Senate Relating to reducing funding restrictions for host homes. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6620 Senate Relating to a statewide plan for funding cost-effective methods for school safety. Signed Fri, Apr. 1, 2016
6617 Senate Relating to accessory dwelling unit regulation. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6617 Senate Relating to records disclosure obligations of the legislative branch. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 1, 2018
6614 Senate Relating to measuring the performance of the state transportation system. Signed Fri, Mar. 25, 2016
6614 Senate Relating to funding for the support of common schools. Signed Tue, Mar. 27, 2018
6613 Senate Relating to the inspection of marine aquatic farming locations. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6607 Senate Relating to state route number 276. Signed Fri, Apr. 1, 2016
6606 Senate Relating to wholesale vehicle dealers. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
6605 Senate Relating to ensuring that solid waste management requirements prevent the spread of disease, plant pathogens, and pests. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2016
6601 Senate Relating to creating the Washington college savings program. Signed Tue, Mar. 29, 2016
6592 Senate Relating to tourism authorities. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6589 Senate Relating to a feasibility study to examine whether water storage would provide noninterruptible water resources to users of permit exempt wells. Signed Fri, Apr. 1, 2016
6582 Senate Relating to the criminal history of applicants to institutions of higher education. Signed Thu, Mar. 15, 2018
6580 Senate Relating to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing. Signed Wed, Mar. 21, 2018
6574 Senate Relating to clarifying the respective administrative powers, duties, and responsibilities of the growth management hearings board and the environmental land use and hearings office. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020

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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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