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
6299 Senate Relating to correcting certain manifest drafting errors in chapter 44, Laws of 2015 3rd sp. sess. (transportation revenue). Signed Fri, Mar. 25, 2016
6298 Senate Relating to adding domestic violence harassment to the list of offenses for which a person is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Signed Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
6296 Senate Relating to extending the expiration date of the habitat and recreation lands coordinating group. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2016
6295 Senate Relating to clarifying the venue in which coroner's inquests are to be convened and payment of related costs. Signed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
6293 Senate Relating to student volunteers and unpaid students. Signed Tue, Mar. 29, 2016
6290 Senate Relating to the apple commission. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
6288 Senate Relating to the Washington office of firearm violence prevention. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6287 Senate Relating to guardianships and conservatorships. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6287 Senate Relating to making technical changes regarding the department of children, youth, and families. Signed Tue, Mar. 13, 2018
6286 Senate Relating to benefits provided by athlete agents. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
6286 Senate Relating to reimbursement of correctional employees for offender assaults. Signed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
6284 Senate Relating to expenditures from the public health supplemental account. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6284 Senate Relating to preventing water-sewer districts from prohibiting multipurpose fire sprinkler systems. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
6283 Senate Relating to clarifying the practice of a phlebotomist. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
6283 Senate Relating to clarifying, and making department of financial institutions technical regulatory changes to, the securities act of Washington. Signed Tue, Mar. 29, 2016
6282 Senate Relating to the mortgage lending fraud prosecution account. Signed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
6281 Senate Relating to athlete agents. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
6280 Senate Relating to the use of facial recognition services. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6279 Senate Relating to creating effective and timely access to magistrates for purposes of reviewing search warrant applications. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6278 Senate Relating to the use of seed certification fees. Signed Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
6274 Senate Relating to the Columbia river recreational salmon and steelhead endorsement program. Signed Fri, Apr. 1, 2016
6274 Senate Relating to helping former foster youth and unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness access and complete college and registered apprenticeships. Signed Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
6273 Senate Relating to money transmitters. Signed Wed, Apr. 2, 2014
6273 Senate Relating to safe technology use and digital citizenship in public schools. Signed Tue, Mar. 29, 2016
6273 Senate Relating to delineating charity care and notice requirements without restricting charity care. Signed Fri, Mar. 23, 2018

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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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