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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
5478 Senate Relating to unemployment insurance relief for certain employers. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5383 Senate Relating to authorizing public utility districts and port districts to provide retail telecommunications services in unserved areas under certain conditions. Signed Thu, May. 13, 2021
1016 House Relating to making Juneteenth a legal holiday. Signed Thu, May. 13, 2021
1155 House Relating to sales and use tax for emergency communication systems and facilities. Signed Thu, May. 13, 2021
1168 House Relating to long-term forest health and the reduction of wildfire dangers. Signed Thu, May. 13, 2021
1193 House Relating to affirming the process for disposing of dredged materials for federal navigation channel maintenance and improvement. Signed Thu, May. 13, 2021
1365 House Relating to procuring and supporting appropriate computers and devices for public school students and instructional staff. Signed Thu, May. 13, 2021
1477 House Relating to the implementation of the national 988 system to enhance and expand behavioral health crisis response and suicide prevention services statewide by imposing an excise tax on certain telecommunications services. Signed Thu, May. 13, 2021
1532 House Relating to court filing fees. Signed Thu, May. 13, 2021
5225 Senate Relating to direct appeals to the court of appeals of cases brought under the administrative procedure act and the land use petition act. Signed Thu, May. 13, 2021
5299 Senate Relating to the use of computer science credits for the purpose of graduation requirements. Signed Thu, May. 13, 2021
5345 Senate Relating to establishing a statewide industrial waste coordination program. Signed Thu, May. 13, 2021
5399 Senate Relating to the creation of a universal health care commission. Signed Thu, May. 13, 2021
1050 House Relating to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fluorinated gases. Signed Mon, May. 17, 2021
5022 Senate Relating to managing solid waste through prohibitions on expanded polystyrene, providing for food serviceware upon customer request, and requiring recycled content in plastic beverage containers. Signed Mon, May. 17, 2021
5141 Senate Relating to reducing environmental and health disparities and improving the health of all Washington state residents by implementing the recommendations of the environmental justice task force. Signed Mon, May. 17, 2021
1054 House Relating to establishing requirements for tactics and equipment used by peace officers. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
1088 House Relating to potential impeachment disclosures. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
1089 House Relating to compliance audits of requirements relating to peace officers and law enforcement agencies. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
1140 House Relating to juvenile access to attorneys when contacted by law enforcement. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
1223 House Relating to the uniform electronic recordation of custodial interrogations act. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
1267 House Relating to investigation of potential criminal conduct arising from police use of force, including custodial injuries, and other officer-involved incidents. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
1310 House Relating to permissible uses of force by law enforcement and correctional officers. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
5051 Senate Relating to state oversight and accountability of peace officers and corrections officers. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
5066 Senate Relating to a peace officer's duty to intervene. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021

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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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