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
1220 House Relating to supporting emergency shelters and housing through local planning and development regulations. Signed / Partial Veto Wed, May. 12, 2021
1219 House Relating to expedited permitting and contracting for Washington state bridges deemed structurally deficient. Signed Mon, Jul. 6, 2015
1219 House Relating to providing cities and counties authority to use real estate excise taxes to support affordable housing and homelessness projects. Signed / Partial Veto Fri, Apr. 19, 2019
1219 House Relating to the appointment of counsel for youth in dependency court proceedings. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1218 House Relating to department of fish and wildlife license suspensions. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1218 House Relating to the termination of towing fees. Signed Thu, Apr. 20, 2017
1218 House Relating to improving the health, safety, and quality of life for residents in long-term care facilities through emergency preparedness, improvements in communications, resident information, and notice of sanctions. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1216 House Relating to eosinophilia gastrointestinal associated disorders. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1216 House Relating to nonfirearm measures to increase school safety and student well-being. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2019
1216 House Relating to urban and community forestry. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1214 House Relating to the provision of K-12 public school safety and security services by classified staff or contractors. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1213 House Relating to social worker licensing. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1213 House Relating to the definition of veteran for the purposes of the county veterans assistance fund. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2016
1210 House Relating to allowing nonresident children from military families to enroll in Washington's public schools prior to arrival in the state. Signed Fri, Apr. 19, 2019
1210 House Relating to replacing the term "marijuana" with the term "cannabis" throughout the Revised Code of Washington. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
1209 House Relating to extending the program establishing Christmas tree grower licensure. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1209 House Relating to municipal access to local financial services. Signed Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
1209 House Relating to immunity protection for nonmedical assistance. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
1208 House Relating to public accounting services. Signed Fri, Apr. 19, 2019
1208 House Relating to modifying the learning assistance program to enable school districts to focus on identifying and addressing student academic deficits in basic skills resulting from or exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic by granting greater local control over, accountability for, and flexibility with program funds, and to authorize continued flexible use of program funds through the framework of the Washington integrated student supports protocol. Signed Wed, Apr. 21, 2021
1207 House Relating to cemetery district formation requirements. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1207 House Relating to improving access to department of licensing issued documents by extending the issuance period of driver licenses and identicards to eight years, allowing online issuance and renewal of instruction permits, and expanding online renewal of driver licenses and identicards. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1206 House Relating to protecting temporary workers. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1204 House Relating to requiring the display of the national league of families' POW/MIA flag on certain days. Signed Thu, Apr. 20, 2017
1203 House Relating to exempting from public inspection and copying personal information relating to children. Signed Mon, May. 13, 2013

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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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