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
1011 House Relating to assigning counties to two climate zones for purposes of the state building code. Signed Fri, Apr. 17, 2015
1011 House Relating to improving the accuracy of the residential real estate disclosure statement associated with the Washington right to farm act by providing a more complete description of the scope of RCW 7.48.305 through references related to working forests. Signed Mon, Apr. 8, 2019
1010 House Relating to referral of medical cases to occupational therapists. Signed Fri, Apr. 17, 2015
1010 House Relating to directing the department of ecology to submit an annual report to the legislature detailing the department's participation in interagency agreements. Signed Wed, Apr. 19, 2017
1009 House Relating to liquor self-checkout machines. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1009 House Relating to student health plans. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
1007 House Relating to the completion of supervised experience through distance supervision. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1006 House Relating to removing the requirement that earnings from the Washington horse racing commission operating account be credited to the Washington horse racing commission class C purse fund account. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1004 House Relating to alcohol tasting by students under twenty-one years of age. Signed Thu, Apr. 23, 2015
1003 House Relating to disciplinary actions against the health professions license of the subject of a department of social and health services' finding. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1003 House Relating to the development of a model policy on natural disaster school infrastructure recovery by the Washington state school directors' association. Signed Tue, Mar. 29, 2016
1002 House Relating to prohibiting unfair and deceptive dental insurance practices. Signed Fri, Apr. 17, 2015
1001 House Relating to beer and wine theater licenses. Signed Mon, May. 13, 2013
1001 House Relating to utility easements on state-owned aquatic lands. Signed Mon, Apr. 17, 2017
1001 House Relating to service contract providers. Signed Mon, Apr. 8, 2019
1001 House Relating to establishing a law enforcement professional development outreach grant program. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 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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