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.
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
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Chamber | Description | Governor's Action | Signed Date |
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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 |