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Bill Action

We cannot hold public bill signings at this time due to the extraordinary circumstances to protect the public’s health. 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 ascending Signed Date
6088 Senate Relating to establishing a prescription drug affordability board. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
6128 Senate Relating to improving maternal health outcomes by extending coverage during the postpartum period. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
6142 Senate Relating to creating the Washington common application. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
6430 Senate Relating to establishing a statewide industrial waste coordination program. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
6518 Senate Relating to reducing prenatal exposure and harm to children by limiting environmental exposure to certain pesticides. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
5785 Senate Relating to the definition of official duties of state officers. Vetoed Mon, May. 18, 2015
2061 House Relating to authorizing county legislative authorities to approve certain group B water systems based upon their delivery of water meeting safe drinking water standards. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 1, 2016
5145 Senate Relating to the membership of the health technology clinical committee. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
5265 Senate Relating to allowing a public depository to arrange for reciprocal deposits of public funds. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
5458 Senate Relating to health district banking. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
5549 Senate Relating to the registration and disciplining of pharmacy assistants. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
5767 Senate Relating to local government treasury practices and procedures. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
6117 Senate Relating to notice against trespass. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 1, 2016
6148 Senate Relating to the handling of certain personal property in a self-service storage facility. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
6162 Senate Relating to the expiration date of the invasive species council and account. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
6166 Senate Relating to allowing incremental electricity produced as a result of certain capital investment projects to qualify as an eligible renewable resource under the energy independence act. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 1, 2016
6170 Senate Relating to an exemption from disclosure of certain financial, commercial, and proprietary information submitted to or obtained by a city retirement board on behalf of its employees' retirement system. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
6177 Senate Relating to the marijuana research license. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
6196 Senate Relating to administrative processes for the utilities and transportation commission in managing deposits and cost reimbursements of the energy facility site evaluation council. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
6206 Senate Relating to authorizing the growing of industrial hemp. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
6220 Senate Relating to promoting economic development by maximizing the use of federal economic development funding opportunities. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
6281 Senate Relating to athlete agents. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
6284 Senate Relating to preventing water-sewer districts from prohibiting multipurpose fire sprinkler systems. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
6290 Senate Relating to the apple commission. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
6326 Senate Relating to the retention and maintenance of auto dealer and repair facility records. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016

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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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