Bill Action

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
1677 House Relating to local government infrastructure funding. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, Jul. 6, 2017
2242 House Relating to funding fully the state's program of basic education by providing equitable education opportunities through reform of state and local education contributions. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, Jul. 6, 2017
5037 Senate Relating to making a fourth driving under the influence offense a felony. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, May. 16, 2017
5096 Senate Relating to transportation funding and appropriations. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, May. 16, 2017
5289 Senate Relating to updating the distracted driving infraction. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, May. 16, 2017
5779 Senate Relating to behavioral health integration in primary care. Signed / Partial Veto Fri, May. 5, 2017
5790 Senate Relating to the economic development element of the growth management act. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, May. 16, 2017
5883 Senate Relating to fiscal matters. Signed / Partial Veto Fri, Jun. 30, 2017
5890 Senate Relating to foster care and adoption support. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, Jul. 6, 2017
5924 Senate Relating to exchanging charitable, educational, penal, and reformatory institutions trust lands for community and technical college forest reserve lands. Signed / Partial Veto Fri, Jul. 7, 2017
5977 Senate Relating to revenue. Signed / Partial Veto Fri, Jul. 7, 2017
1085 House Relating to regulation of the minimum dimensions of habitable spaces in single-family residential buildings. Signed / Partial Veto Wed, Mar. 28, 2018
1237 House Relating to modifying collective bargaining law to authorize providing additional compensation to academic employees at community and technical colleges. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, Mar. 27, 2018
1561 House Relating to open educational resources. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, Mar. 27, 2018
2008 House Relating to the budgeting process for core state services for children. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
2097 House Relating to limiting disclosure of information about the religious affiliation of individuals. Signed / Partial Veto Wed, Mar. 28, 2018
2777 House Relating to improving and updating administrative provisions related to the board of tax appeals. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
2938 House Relating to campaign finance law enforcement and reporting. Signed / Partial Veto Wed, Mar. 28, 2018
2957 House Relating to reducing escape of nonnative finfish from marine finfish aquaculture facilities. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
6032 Senate Relating to fiscal matters. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, Mar. 27, 2018
6058 Senate Relating to write-in voting. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
6090 Senate Relating to the capital budget. Signed / Partial Veto Fri, Jan. 19, 2018
6095 Senate Relating to the capital budget. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, Mar. 27, 2018
6106 Senate Relating to transportation funding and appropriations. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, Mar. 27, 2018
6362 Senate Relating to modifying basic education funding provisions. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, Mar. 27, 2018

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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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