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
6037 Senate Relating to business corporations. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6037 Senate Relating to the uniform parentage act. Signed Tue, Mar. 6, 2018
6035 Senate Relating to the safety of ski area conveyances. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
6034 Senate Relating to state parks partnership opportunities. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6034 Senate Relating to extending the time allowed to file a complaint with the human rights commission for a claim related to pregnancy discrimination. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
6034 Senate Relating to authorizing limited retail telecommunications services for public utility districts that provide only sewer, water, and telecommunications on the effective date of this act. Signed Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
6032 Senate Relating to creating a Washington apples special license plate. Signed Thu, Mar. 19, 2020
6032 Senate Relating to fiscal matters. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, Mar. 27, 2018
6031 Senate Relating to lake and beach management districts. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6029 Senate Relating to the uniform directed trust act. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6029 Senate Relating to establishing a student loan bill of rights. Signed Thu, Mar. 15, 2018
6028 Senate Relating to adoption of the uniform electronic transactions act and aligning statutory provisions relating to signatures, declarations, and documents. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
6027 Senate Relating to floating residences. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
6027 Senate Relating to the discovery of privileged health care information and communications in claims for noneconomic damages under certain civil rights laws. Signed Thu, Mar. 15, 2018
6025 Senate Relating to bump-fire stock buy-back program records. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2019
6024 Senate Relating to the disposition of certain fees collected by the department of financial institutions for the securities division. Signed Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
6021 Senate Relating to extending the period for voter registration. Signed Mon, Mar. 19, 2018
6018 Senate Relating to consumer reporting agency security freezes. Signed Tue, Mar. 13, 2018
6016 Senate Relating to the grace period for enrollees of the Washington health benefit exchange. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6016 Senate Relating to the taxation of international investment management companies. Signed Tue, May. 21, 2019
6014 Senate Relating to operation of a vessel under the influence of an intoxicant. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
6013 Senate Relating to making a technical correction to school law governing the use of epinephrine autoinjectors. Signed Mon, Mar. 17, 2014
6013 Senate Relating to providing use tax relief for individuals who support charitable activities. Signed Mon, Jul. 6, 2015
6012 Senate Relating to requirements for the issuance of a driver's license that includes a veteran designation. Signed Thu, Mar. 15, 2018
6007 Senate Relating to clarifying the exemption in the public records act for customer information held by public utilities. Signed Mon, Mar. 17, 2014

Pages

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.

▲ Top

Get updates

Spotlight

Resources