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
1134 House Relating to state-tribal education compact schools. Signed Tue, May. 14, 2013
1141 House Relating to establishing a water pollution control revolving loan administration charge. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1144 House Relating to qualifications for educational interpreters. Signed Mon, May. 6, 2013
1146 House Relating to certified water right examiner bonding requirements. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1148 House Relating to dissenters' rights under the Washington business corporation act. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1149 House Relating to increasing the volume of spirits that may be sold per day to a customer of a craft distillery. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1154 House Relating to modifying the definition of nonpower attributes in the energy independence act. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1175 House Relating to increasing the number of superior court judges in Benton and Franklin counties jointly. Signed Sun, May. 5, 2013
1178 House Relating to authorizing alternative assessments of basic skills for teacher certification. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2013
1180 House Relating to death benefits for volunteer firefighters and reserve officers. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1182 House Relating to including pharmacists in the legend drug act. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1183 House Relating to wireless communications structures. Signed Mon, May. 20, 2013
1192 House Relating to license fees under Title 77 RCW for veterans with disabilities. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1194 House Relating to limiting liability for habitat projects. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2013
1195 House Relating to candidate names on the primary ballot. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2013
1200 House Relating to labeling of seafood. Signed Sun, May. 19, 2013
1203 House Relating to exempting from public inspection and copying personal information relating to children. Signed Mon, May. 13, 2013
1207 House Relating to cemetery district formation requirements. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1209 House Relating to extending the program establishing Christmas tree grower licensure. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1213 House Relating to social worker licensing. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1216 House Relating to eosinophilia gastrointestinal associated disorders. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1218 House Relating to department of fish and wildlife license suspensions. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1242 House Relating to vehicle subagents. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1245 House Relating to derelict and abandoned vessels in state waters. Signed Sun, May. 19, 2013
1247 House Relating to the job skills program. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 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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