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
6007 Senate Relating to extending the expiration date of the public utility tax exemption for certain electrolytic processing businesses. Signed Wed, Mar. 21, 2018
6004 Senate Relating to the taxation of travel agents and tour operators. Signed Tue, May. 21, 2019
6002 Senate Relating to fiscal matters. Signed / Partial Veto Fri, Apr. 4, 2014
6002 Senate Relating to establishing a voting rights act to promote equal voting opportunity in certain political subdivisions and establishing a cause of action to redress lack of voter opportunity. Signed Mon, Mar. 19, 2018
6001 Senate Relating to transportation funding and appropriations. Signed / Partial Veto Fri, Apr. 4, 2014
5999 Senate Relating to corporate entity conversions. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
5999 Senate Relating to the caseload forecast council. Signed Sat, Apr. 25, 2015
5998 Senate Relating to establishing a graduated real estate excise tax. Signed Tue, May. 21, 2019
5997 Senate Relating to transportation project delivery. Signed Mon, Jul. 6, 2015
5997 Senate Relating to eliminating or narrowing certain tax preferences to increase state revenue for essential public services. Signed Tue, May. 21, 2019
5996 Senate Relating to Washington state department of transportation projects. Signed / Partial Veto Mon, Jul. 6, 2015
5996 Senate Relating to encouraging the disclosure and discussion of sexual harassment and sexual assault in the workplace. Signed Wed, Mar. 21, 2018
5995 Senate Relating to modifying the transportation system policy goal of mobility. Signed Mon, Jul. 6, 2015
5994 Senate Relating to permits for state transportation corridor projects. Signed Mon, Jul. 6, 2015
5993 Senate Relating to public works contracts and projects. Signed Tue, Jul. 14, 2015
5993 Senate Relating to reforming the financial structure of the model toxics control program. Signed Tue, May. 21, 2019
5992 Senate Relating to modifying certain requirements for ferry vessel construction. Signed Mon, Jul. 6, 2015
5992 Senate Relating to trigger modification devices. Signed Tue, Mar. 6, 2018
5991 Senate Relating to increasing transparency of contributions by creating the Washington state DISCLOSE act of 2018. Signed Mon, Mar. 19, 2018
5990 Senate Relating to the uniform emergency volunteer health practitioners act. Signed Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
5989 Senate Relating to authorizing bonds for transportation funding. Signed Wed, Jul. 15, 2015
5988 Senate Relating to additive transportation funding and appropriations. Signed / Partial Veto Wed, Jul. 15, 2015
5987 Senate Relating to transportation revenue. Signed Wed, Jul. 15, 2015
5987 Senate Relating to pretrial release programs to protect the public from harm. Signed Tue, Mar. 27, 2018
5981 Senate Relating to increasing the number of superior court judges in Mason county. Signed Mon, Mar. 31, 2014

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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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