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 Number Chambersort ascending Description Governor's Action Signed Date
6279 Senate Relating to creating effective and timely access to magistrates for purposes of reviewing search warrant applications. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6283 Senate Relating to clarifying the practice of a phlebotomist. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
6284 Senate Relating to expenditures from the public health supplemental account. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6299 Senate Relating to prenatal nutrition education. Signed Mon, Mar. 17, 2014
6312 Senate Relating to state purchasing of mental health and chemical dependency treatment services. Signed Fri, Apr. 4, 2014
6321 Senate Relating to removing the statutory provision that allows members of plan 3 of the public employees' retirement system, school employees' retirement system, and teachers' retirement system to select a new contribution rate option each year. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6328 Senate Relating to deferred compensation plans. Signed Mon, Mar. 31, 2014
6330 Senate Relating to promoting affordable housing in unincorporated areas of rural counties within urban growth areas. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6333 Senate Relating to tax statute clarifications, simplifications, and technical corrections. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6339 Senate Relating to coercion of involuntary servitude. Signed Wed, Mar. 19, 2014
6358 Senate Relating to disseminating financial aid policies to admitted and prospective students. Signed Wed, Mar. 19, 2014
6387 Senate Relating to reducing the number of individuals with developmental disabilities who have requested a service but the provision of a specific service would exceed program capacity. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
6388 Senate Relating to pass-through food distributors. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6405 Senate Relating to providing greater consistency in how nonprofit tax-exempt property may be used without jeopardizing the property's tax-exempt status. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
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
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
6419 Senate Relating to medicaid programs and expanding access to care in border communities. Signed Mon, Mar. 17, 2014
6424 Senate Relating to establishing a state seal of biliteracy for high school students. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6431 Senate Relating to assistance for schools in implementing youth suicide prevention activities. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
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
6440 Senate Relating to compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas used for transportation purposes. Signed Thu, Apr. 3, 2014
6442 Senate Relating to allowing sales of growlers of cider. Signed Wed, Mar. 19, 2014
6446 Senate Relating to payments in lieu of taxes on county game lands. Signed Wed, Mar. 19, 2014
6450 Senate Relating to on-water dwellings. Signed Wed, Mar. 19, 2014
6453 Senate Relating to verification of hours worked through electronic timekeeping by area agencies on aging and home care agencies. Signed Mon, Mar. 17, 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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