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
5969 Senate Relating to awarding academic credit for military training. Signed Wed, Apr. 2, 2014
5972 Senate Relating to specifying recovery for fire damages to public or private forested lands. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
5973 Senate Relating to the community forest trust account. Signed Mon, Mar. 17, 2014
5977 Senate Relating to the regulation of service contracts and protection product guarantees. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
5981 Senate Relating to increasing the number of superior court judges in Mason county. Signed Mon, Mar. 31, 2014
5999 Senate Relating to corporate entity conversions. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6001 Senate Relating to transportation funding and appropriations. Signed / Partial Veto Fri, Apr. 4, 2014
6002 Senate Relating to fiscal matters. Signed / Partial Veto Fri, Apr. 4, 2014
6007 Senate Relating to clarifying the exemption in the public records act for customer information held by public utilities. Signed Mon, Mar. 17, 2014
6013 Senate Relating to making a technical correction to school law governing the use of epinephrine autoinjectors. Signed Mon, Mar. 17, 2014
6014 Senate Relating to operation of a vessel under the influence of an intoxicant. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
6016 Senate Relating to the grace period for enrollees of the Washington health benefit exchange. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6031 Senate Relating to lake and beach management districts. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6034 Senate Relating to state parks partnership opportunities. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6035 Senate Relating to the safety of ski area conveyances. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
6040 Senate Relating to invasive species. Signed Wed, Apr. 2, 2014
6041 Senate Relating to fish and wildlife law enforcement. Signed Wed, Mar. 19, 2014
6046 Senate Relating to whistleblowers. Signed Wed, Mar. 19, 2014
6054 Senate Relating to aeronautic safety. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
6062 Senate Relating to providing internet access to public school data and expenditure information. Signed Thu, Apr. 3, 2014
6065 Senate Relating to protecting children under the age of eighteen from the harmful effects of exposure to ultraviolet radiation associated with tanning devices. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6069 Senate Relating to community custody conditions for sex offenders. Signed Mon, Mar. 17, 2014
6074 Senate Relating to improving educational outcomes for homeless students. Signed Thu, Apr. 3, 2014
6078 Senate Relating to recognizing "Native American Heritage Day". Signed Wed, Apr. 2, 2014
6086 Senate Relating to reducing PCBs in products purchased by agencies. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 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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