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
6442 Senate Relating to the private detainment of individuals. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6440 Senate Relating to compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas used for transportation purposes. Signed Thu, Apr. 3, 2014
6440 Senate Relating to industrial insurance medical examinations. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6438 Senate Relating to clarifying the collection process for existing vehicle service transactions. Signed Thu, Mar. 15, 2018
6437 Senate Relating to the disposal of recreational vehicles abandoned on public property. Signed Tue, Mar. 27, 2018
6436 Senate Relating to creating a work group to make recommendations for the continued viability of the college bound scholarship program. Signed Thu, Apr. 3, 2014
6434 Senate Relating to electric-assisted bicycles. Signed Tue, Mar. 13, 2018
6431 Senate Relating to assistance for schools in implementing youth suicide prevention activities. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6430 Senate Relating to establishing a statewide industrial waste coordination program. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
6430 Senate Relating to providing continuity of care for recipients of medical assistance during periods of incarceration. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2016
6429 Senate Relating to providing a designation on a driver's license or identicard that a person has a developmental disability. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6427 Senate Relating to specifying the documentation that must be provided to determine when sales tax applies to the sale of a motor vehicle to a tribal member. Signed Fri, Apr. 1, 2016
6424 Senate Relating to establishing a state seal of biliteracy for high school students. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6423 Senate Relating to reports alleging child abuse and neglect. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
6421 Senate Relating to extending the farm internship program. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6421 Senate Relating to authorized health care providers prescribing epinephrine autoinjectors in the name of authorized entities. Signed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
6420 Senate Relating to underground utilities and safety committee. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
6419 Senate Relating to medicaid programs and expanding access to care in border communities. Signed Mon, Mar. 17, 2014
6419 Senate Relating to implementation of the recommendations of the December 2019 report from the William D. Ruckelshaus center regarding residential habilitation center clients. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6419 Senate Relating to promoting access to the Washington early childhood education and assistance program. Signed Wed, Mar. 21, 2018
6417 Senate Relating to allowing retirees to change their survivor option election after retirement. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
6415 Senate Relating to consecutive sentences for driving under the influence or physical control of a vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor, marijuana, or any drug. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6415 Senate Relating to allowing a permanent fire protection district benefit charge with voter approval. Signed Thu, Mar. 19, 2020
6414 Senate Relating to population-based representation on the governing body of public transportation benefit areas. Signed Wed, Mar. 21, 2018
6413 Senate Relating to prior offenses for driving under the influence or physical control of a vehicle under the influence. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 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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