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 Numbersort ascending Chamber Description Governor's Action Signed Date
6210 Senate Relating to the terms under which tribal schools may participate in the state retirement systems as part of a state-tribal education compact. Signed Fri, Mar. 23, 2018
6208 Senate Relating to preserving the integrity of veterans' benefit- related services. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6208 Senate Relating to increasing mobility through the modification of stop sign requirements for bicyclists. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
6207 Senate Relating to clarifying the authority of port districts to offer programs relating to air quality improvement equipment and fuel programs that provide emission reductions for engines, vehicles, and vessels. Signed Wed, Mar. 21, 2018
6206 Senate Relating to creating a certificate of compliance for marijuana business premises that meet the statutory qualifications at the time of application. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
6206 Senate Relating to authorizing the growing of industrial hemp. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
6205 Senate Relating to preventing harassment, abuse, and discrimination experienced by long-term care workers. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6205 Senate Relating to clarifying when a person is an acquiring person of a target corporation with more than one class of voting stock. Signed Fri, Apr. 1, 2016
6203 Senate Relating to updating statutes relating to the practice of pharmacy including the practice of pharmacy in long-term care settings. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2016
6202 Senate Relating to the enforcement of employment rights arising from state active duty service by a member of the national guard. Signed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
6201 Senate Relating to an optional life annuity benefit for plan 2 members of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6200 Senate Relating to providing funding for steelhead conservation through the issuance of Washington's fish license plate collection. Signed Fri, Mar. 25, 2016
6199 Senate Relating to addressing wildfires caused by incendiary devices. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6199 Senate Relating to the consumer directed employer program. Signed Tue, Mar. 27, 2018
6197 Senate Relating to an employer's payment of indebtedness upon the death of an employee. Signed Tue, Mar. 13, 2018
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
6195 Senate Relating to basic education obligations. Signed Mon, Feb. 29, 2016
6194 Senate Relating to public schools that are not common schools. Sun, Apr. 3, 2016
6191 Senate Relating to assessing the prevalence of adverse childhood experiences in middle and high school students to inform decision making and improve services. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6190 Senate Relating to preserving the developmental disabilities community trust. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6189 Senate Relating to school employees' benefits board coverage. Signed Tue, Mar. 17, 2020
6188 Senate Relating to fairness in disciplinary actions of peace officers who appear on a prosecuting attorney's potential impeachment list. Signed Fri, Mar. 23, 2018
6187 Senate Relating to modifying the definition of personal information for notifying the public about data breaches of a state or local agency system. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
6181 Senate Relating to crime victims' compensation. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6180 Senate Relating to consolidating designated forest lands and open space timber lands for ease of administration. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014

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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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