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 Number Chambersort descending Description Governor's Action Signed Date
2448 House Relating to transferring the insurance and financial responsibility program. Signed Thu, Mar. 13, 2014
2454 House Relating to developing a water quality trading program in Washington. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2456 House Relating to correcting the expiration date of a definition of firefighter. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
2457 House Relating to derelict and abandoned vessels. Signed Wed, Apr. 2, 2014
2463 House Relating to special parking privileges for persons with disabilities. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
2492 House Relating to liability of health care providers responding to an emergency. Signed Mon, Mar. 31, 2014
2493 House Relating to current use valuation for land primarily used for commercial horticultural purposes. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
2515 House Relating to treatment of population enumeration data, including exempting from public inspection and copying. Signed Thu, Mar. 13, 2014
2519 House Relating to connecting children involved in the child welfare system to quality early care and education programming. Signed Mon, Mar. 31, 2014
2544 House Relating to newborn screening. Signed Thu, Mar. 13, 2014
2547 House Relating to the creation of a less than countywide port district within a county containing no port districts. Signed Thu, Mar. 13, 2014
2555 House Relating to finalists for design-build contracts. Signed Thu, Mar. 13, 2014
2567 House Relating to the approval of minutes from annual meetings of homeowners' associations. Signed Thu, Mar. 13, 2014
2569 House Relating to reducing air pollution associated with diesel emissions. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2572 House Relating to improving the effectiveness of health care purchasing and transforming the health care delivery system by advancing value-based purchasing, promoting community health, and providing greater integration of chronic illness care and needed social supports. Signed / Partial Veto Fri, Apr. 4, 2014
2575 House Relating to teacher assignment data collection. Signed Mon, Mar. 31, 2014
2580 House Relating to fostering economic resilience and development in Washington by supporting the maritime industry and other manufacturing sectors. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
2585 House Relating to income eligibility for temporary assistance for needy families benefits for a child. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2612 House Relating to the opportunity scholarship program. Signed Thu, Apr. 3, 2014
2613 House Relating to creating efficiencies for institutions of higher education. Signed Mon, Mar. 31, 2014
2616 House Relating to parents with developmental disabilities involved in dependency proceedings. Signed Mon, Mar. 31, 2014
2626 House Relating to establishing statewide educational attainment goals. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, Apr. 3, 2014
2627 House Relating to the arrest of individuals who suffer from chemical dependency. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
2636 House Relating to streamlining statutorily required environmental reports by government entities. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2674 House Relating to the processing of quick titles by subagents. Signed Thu, Mar. 13, 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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