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
6263 Senate Relating to a model educational data sharing agreement between school districts and tribes. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6267 Senate Relating to modifying the long-term services and supports trust program by clarifying the ability for individuals with existing long-term care insurance to opt-out of the premium assessment and making technical corrections. Signed Thu, Mar. 19, 2020
6268 Senate Relating to abusive litigation. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6280 Senate Relating to the use of facial recognition services. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6286 Senate Relating to benefits provided by athlete agents. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
6287 Senate Relating to guardianships and conservatorships. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6288 Senate Relating to the Washington office of firearm violence prevention. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6300 Senate Relating to animal welfare. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
6305 Senate Relating to library districts. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6306 Senate Relating to creating the Washington soil health initiative. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6309 Senate Relating to expanding access to nutritious food. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
6312 Senate Relating to making the nonprofit and library fund-raising exemption permanent. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
6313 Senate Relating to increasing opportunities for young voters. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6319 Senate Relating to administration of the senior property tax exemption program. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6326 Senate Relating to municipal conflicts of interest. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
6357 Senate Relating to increasing the dollar limit of pull-tabs. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
6359 Senate Relating to creating regulation exemptions for rural health clinics providing services in a designated home health shortage area. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6374 Senate Relating to apprenticeship materials for dual credit scholarship programs. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6378 Senate Relating to residential tenant protections. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6383 Senate Relating to the retirement strategy funds in the plan 3 and the deferred compensation programs. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
6392 Senate Relating to the creation of a local wine industry association license. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6397 Senate Relating to nonparticipating providers. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6404 Senate Relating to reducing barriers to patient care through appropriate use of prior authorization and adoption of appropriate use criteria. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6409 Senate Relating to providing an exemption from electrical licensing, certification, and inspection for industrial equipment. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6415 Senate Relating to allowing a permanent fire protection district benefit charge with voter approval. Signed Thu, Mar. 19, 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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