Bill Action

Bill action ceremonies will not be open to the general public. 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
6236 Senate Relating to certain noneconomic damage waivers. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6231 Senate Relating to expanding and studying the property tax exemption for physical improvements to single-family dwellings. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6231 Senate Relating to the statute of limitations for unfair labor practice complaints filed in superior court. Signed Fri, Mar. 23, 2018
6230 Senate Relating to the collective bargaining rights of the professional personnel of port districts. Signed Fri, Mar. 23, 2018
6229 Senate Relating to streamlining reporting for recipients of housing-related state funding by removing Washington state quality award program requirements. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
6229 Senate Relating to requiring employers to provide exclusive bargaining representatives reasonable access to new employees for the purposes of presenting information about their exclusive bargaining representative. Signed Fri, Mar. 23, 2018
6228 Senate Relating to transparency tools for consumer information on health care cost and quality. Signed / Partial Veto Fri, Apr. 4, 2014
6227 Senate Relating to implementing the recommendations of the 2015 review of the Washington wildlife and recreation program. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2016
6226 Senate Relating to sales by craft and general licensed distilleries of spirits for off-premise consumption and spirits samples for on- premise consumption. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6222 Senate Relating to expansion of extended foster care eligibility. Signed Fri, Mar. 9, 2018
6221 Senate Relating to the Washington achieving a better life experience program account. Signed Thu, Mar. 15, 2018
6220 Senate Relating to promoting economic development by maximizing the use of federal economic development funding opportunities. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
6219 Senate Relating to actions for damage arising from vehicular traffic on a primitive road. Signed Wed, Apr. 2, 2014
6219 Senate Relating to sentencing for vehicular homicide. Signed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
6219 Senate Relating to improving access to reproductive health. Signed Wed, Mar. 21, 2018
6218 Senate Relating to the definition of salary for the Washington state patrol retirement system. Signed Thu, Mar. 19, 2020
6218 Senate Relating to bringing the state into compliance with the federal FAST act. Signed Thu, Mar. 15, 2018
6217 Senate Relating to minimum labor standards for certain employees working at an airport or air navigation facility. Signed Thu, Mar. 19, 2020
6216 Senate Relating to county ferries. Signed Wed, Mar. 19, 2014
6214 Senate Relating to industrial insurance coverage for posttraumatic stress disorders affecting law enforcement officers and firefighters. Signed Fri, Mar. 23, 2018
6212 Senate Relating to the authority of counties, cities, and towns to exceed statutory property tax limitations for the purpose of financing affordable housing for very low-income households and low-income households. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6211 Senate Relating to drug offender sentencing. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6211 Senate Relating to the exemption of property taxes for nonprofit homeownership development. Signed Fri, Apr. 1, 2016
6211 Senate Relating to the federal lands revolving account. Signed Fri, Mar. 23, 2018
6210 Senate Relating to antifouling paints on recreational water vessels. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 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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