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
1253 House Relating to the lodging tax. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2013
1256 House Relating to project selection by the freight mobility strategic investment board. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1261 House Relating to the provision of short-term emergency and crisis care for children removed from their homes. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1265 House Relating to modifying provisions in the forms for traffic infraction notices. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1270 House Relating to making the board of denturists the disciplining authority for licensed denturists. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1271 House Relating to the practice of denturism. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1277 House Relating to tribes holding conservation easements. Signed Thu, May. 2, 2013
1284 House Relating to the rights of parents who are incarcerated. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1291 House Relating to services for victims of the sex trade. Signed Thu, May. 2, 2013
1306 House Relating to extending the expiration dates of the local infrastructure financing tool program. Signed Tue, Jul. 2, 2013
1307 House Relating to sexual assault protection orders. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1311 House Relating to making coverage of certain maritime service elective for purposes of unemployment compensation. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1319 House Relating to recognizing a welcome home Vietnam veterans day. Signed Thu, Mar. 28, 2013
1325 House Relating to banks, trust companies, savings banks, and savings associations, and making technical amendments to the laws governing the department of financial institutions. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1327 House Relating to licensing and enforcement provisions applicable to money transmitters. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1330 House Relating to allowing dental hygienists and dental assistants to provide certain services under the supervision of a dentist. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1334 House Relating to conversion kits on motorcycles. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1336 House Relating to increasing the capacity of school districts to recognize and respond to troubled youth. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2013
1343 House Relating to the additional surcharge imposed on registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1351 House Relating to identifying wineries, breweries, and microbreweries on private labels. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1352 House Relating to the statute of limitations for sexual abuse against a child. Signed Wed, Apr. 17, 2013
1370 House Relating to the notice requirement for homeowners' associations meetings. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1376 House Relating to clarifying the requirement that certain health professionals complete training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1381 House Relating to administrative adjudicatory proceedings coming before the department of health. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1383 House Relating to protection orders for stalking and harassment. Signed Fri, Apr. 26, 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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