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 Chamber Description Governor's Actionsort descending Signed Date
1629 House Relating to eliminating barriers to credentialing and continuing education as a home care aide. Signed Wed, May. 15, 2013
1633 House Relating to modifying school district bidding requirements for improvement and repair projects. Signed Mon, May. 13, 2013
1639 House Relating to presidential elector compensation. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
1642 House Relating to establishing policies to support academic acceleration for high school students. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1644 House Relating to transportation planning objectives and performance measures for local and regional agencies. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2013
1645 House Relating to the Washington higher education facilities authority. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2013
1647 House Relating to landlord responsibilities regarding keys to leased premise. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
1677 House Relating to operators of multiple adult family homes. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1679 House Relating to disclosure of health care information. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2013
1683 House Relating to authorizing recognition of institutions of postsecondary study in order to retain federal financial aid eligibility. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2013
1686 House Relating to high school equivalency certificates. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
1688 House Relating to reporting of incidents of student restraint and isolation in public schools. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2013
1717 House Relating to incentivizing up-front environmental planning, review, and infrastructure construction actions. Signed Tue, May. 14, 2013
1736 House Relating to higher education operating efficiencies. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2013
1737 House Relating to supervision of physician assistants. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2013
1738 House Relating to authorized purchases by political subdivisions. Signed Thu, May. 2, 2013
1752 House Relating to requirements for the operation of commercial motor vehicles in compliance with federal regulations. Signed Mon, May. 13, 2013
1764 House Relating to geoduck diver licenses. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2013
1768 House Relating to use of the job order contracting procedure by the department of transportation. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1770 House Relating to the appointment of nonvoting advisory members to commodity boards. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
1774 House Relating to measuring performance and performance-based contracting of the child welfare system. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2013
1779 House Relating to esthetics. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1790 House Relating to the use of traffic school fees. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
1800 House Relating to compounding of medications. Signed Mon, May. 6, 2013
1806 House Relating to the definition of veteran for purposes of veterans' assistance programs. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013

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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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