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
6065 Senate Relating to protecting children under the age of eighteen from the harmful effects of exposure to ultraviolet radiation associated with tanning devices. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6065 Senate Relating to establishing the Washington blockchain work group. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
6063 Senate Relating to improving department of corrections health care administration. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
6062 Senate Relating to providing internet access to public school data and expenditure information. Signed Thu, Apr. 3, 2014
6061 Senate Relating to requiring training standards in providing telemedicine services. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
6059 Senate Relating to the insurer corporate governance annual disclosure model act. Signed Fri, Mar. 9, 2018
6058 Senate Relating to fire district health clinic services. Signed Thu, Mar. 19, 2020
6058 Senate Relating to write-in voting. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
6057 Senate Relating to stimulating economic development through the use of tax preferences and streamlined tax administration. Signed Wed, Jul. 1, 2015
6055 Senate Relating to creating a pilot program for outdoor burning for cities or towns located partially inside a quarantine area for apple maggot. Signed Wed, Mar. 21, 2018
6054 Senate Relating to aeronautic safety. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
6053 Senate Relating to medicaid fraud false claims civil penalties. Signed Thu, Mar. 15, 2018
6052 Senate Relating to life insurance products or services that are intended to incent behavioral changes that improve the health and reduce the risk of death of the insured. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6052 Senate Relating to fiscal matters. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, Jun. 30, 2015
6051 Senate Relating to health coverage that is supplemental to the coverage provided under an employer or union-sponsored prescription drug coverage that supplements medicare part D provided through an employer group waiver plan authorized under federal law. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6051 Senate Relating to the medicaid fraud control unit. Signed Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
6049 Senate Relating to funding the commissioner's criminal investigation unit by creating the insurance commissioner's fraud account. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6048 Senate Relating to the group-wide supervision of internationally active insurance groups. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6046 Senate Relating to whistleblowers. Signed Wed, Mar. 19, 2014
6045 Senate Relating to vulnerable users of a public way. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
6041 Senate Relating to fish and wildlife law enforcement. Signed Wed, Mar. 19, 2014
6040 Senate Relating to invasive species. Signed Wed, Apr. 2, 2014
6040 Senate Relating to the budgeting process for certain state waiver services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Signed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
6040 Senate Relating to meetings under the business corporations act. Signed Tue, Mar. 13, 2018
6038 Senate Relating to acupuncture and Eastern medicine. Vetoed Wed, Mar. 25, 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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