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
5330 Senate Relating to commercial whale watching licenses. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5331 Senate Relating to establishing an early childhood court program for young children and their families involved in Washington's child welfare system. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5361 Senate Relating to the resentencing of persons convicted of drug offenses. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5370 Senate Relating to updating mental health advance directive laws. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5378 Senate Relating to real estate brokers and managing brokers license renewal requirements. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5381 Senate Relating to fish passage project permit streamlining. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5408 Senate Relating to the homestead exemption. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5432 Senate Relating to cybersecurity in state government. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5478 Senate Relating to unemployment insurance relief for certain employers. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5383 Senate Relating to authorizing public utility districts and port districts to provide retail telecommunications services in unserved areas under certain conditions. Signed Thu, May. 13, 2021
5151 Senate Relating to foster care and child care licensing by the department of children, youth, and families. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, May. 13, 2021
5225 Senate Relating to direct appeals to the court of appeals of cases brought under the administrative procedure act and the land use petition act. Signed Thu, May. 13, 2021
5235 Senate Relating to increasing housing unit inventory by removing arbitrary limits on housing options. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, May. 13, 2021
5299 Senate Relating to the use of computer science credits for the purpose of graduation requirements. Signed Thu, May. 13, 2021
5345 Senate Relating to establishing a statewide industrial waste coordination program. Signed Thu, May. 13, 2021
5368 Senate Relating to encouraging rural economic development. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, May. 13, 2021
5399 Senate Relating to the creation of a universal health care commission. Signed Thu, May. 13, 2021
5405 Senate Relating to racial equity analysis for the joint legislative audit and review committee work. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, May. 13, 2021
5476 Senate Relating to addressing the State v. Blake decision. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, May. 13, 2021
5022 Senate Relating to managing solid waste through prohibitions on expanded polystyrene, providing for food serviceware upon customer request, and requiring recycled content in plastic beverage containers. Signed Mon, May. 17, 2021
5141 Senate Relating to reducing environmental and health disparities and improving the health of all Washington state residents by implementing the recommendations of the environmental justice task force. Signed Mon, May. 17, 2021
5126 Senate Relating to the Washington climate commitment act. Signed / Partial Veto Mon, May. 17, 2021
5051 Senate Relating to state oversight and accountability of peace officers and corrections officers. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
5066 Senate Relating to a peace officer's duty to intervene. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
5259 Senate Relating to requiring reporting, collecting, and publishing information regarding law enforcement interactions with the communities they serve. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021

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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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