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
6417 Senate Relating to allowing retirees to change their survivor option election after retirement. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
6419 Senate Relating to implementation of the recommendations of the December 2019 report from the William D. Ruckelshaus center regarding residential habilitation center clients. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6420 Senate Relating to underground utilities and safety committee. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
6421 Senate Relating to extending the farm internship program. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6423 Senate Relating to reports alleging child abuse and neglect. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
6429 Senate Relating to providing a designation on a driver's license or identicard that a person has a developmental disability. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6430 Senate Relating to establishing a statewide industrial waste coordination program. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
6440 Senate Relating to industrial insurance medical examinations. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6442 Senate Relating to the private detainment of individuals. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6473 Senate Relating to asbestos-containing building materials. Signed Thu, Mar. 19, 2020
6476 Senate Relating to increasing and expanding access of inmates and immediate family members of inmates to services provided within correctional facilities. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6478 Senate Relating to revising economic assistance programs by updating standards of need, revising outcome measures and data collected, and reducing barriers to participation. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6483 Senate Relating to rating requirements for child care providers. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6492 Senate Relating to addressing workforce education investment funding through business and occupation tax reform. Signed Mon, Feb. 10, 2020
6493 Senate Relating to the Cooper Jones active transportation safety council. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
6495 Senate Relating to essential needs and housing support eligibility. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6499 Senate Relating to protecting the confidentiality of retirement system files and records relating to health information. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6500 Senate Relating to foster care licensing following a foster-family home licensee's move to a new location. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
6507 Senate Relating to improving legislative reporting requirements for certain department of children, youth, and families programs. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6515 Senate Relating to nursing facilities. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6518 Senate Relating to reducing prenatal exposure and harm to children by limiting environmental exposure to certain pesticides. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
6521 Senate Relating to creating an innovative learning pilot program. Signed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
6526 Senate Relating to the reuse and donation of unexpired prescription drugs. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6528 Senate Relating to the prevention of derelict vessels. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6534 Senate Relating to an ambulance transport quality assurance fee. Signed Fri, Apr. 3, 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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