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
6084 Senate Relating to circular intersections. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6086 Senate Relating to increasing access to medications for people with opioid use disorder. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6087 Senate Relating to cost-sharing requirements for coverage of insulin products. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6088 Senate Relating to establishing a prescription drug affordability board. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
6090 Senate Relating to limiting fire protection service agency liability for the installation of detection devices. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
6091 Senate Relating to continuing the work of the Washington food policy forum. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6095 Senate Relating to common carrier activities that are not prohibited under the three-tier system. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6096 Senate Relating to preventing disruption of certain state-financed and procured services due to labor unrest within contracted service providers. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6097 Senate Relating to requiring the insurance commissioner to review a health carrier's surplus levels as part of its rate filing review process. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6102 Senate Relating to stop signal warning devices on school buses. Signed Thu, Mar. 19, 2020
6103 Senate Relating to educational reporting requirements. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
6119 Senate Relating to authorizing that money laundering forfeited proceeds and property be used for improvement of gambling-related law enforcement activities. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
6120 Senate Relating to amending types of nonprofit organizations qualified to engage in gambling activities. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
6123 Senate Relating to state employee leave for organ donation. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6128 Senate Relating to improving maternal health outcomes by extending coverage during the postpartum period. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
6131 Senate Relating to repealing the debenture company laws from the securities act of Washington. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
6135 Senate Relating to system reliability during the clean energy transformation act implementation. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
6136 Senate Relating to updating restrictions on electronic benefit cards. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
6139 Senate Relating to the joint center for aerospace technology innovation. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6141 Senate Relating to expanding access to higher education. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6142 Senate Relating to creating the Washington common application. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
6143 Senate Relating to the podiatric medical board. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6152 Senate Relating to certification concerning the level of foreign national ownership and control of entities that participate in Washington state elections. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
6158 Senate Relating to model sexual assault protocols for hospitals and clinics. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6164 Senate Relating to prosecutorial discretion to seek resentencing. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020

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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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