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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 Chambersort descending Description Governor's Action Signed Date
5861 Senate Relating to extending respectful workplace code of conduct provisions to all members of the legislative community. Signed Tue, May. 21, 2019
5865 Senate Relating to declaring October as Filipino American history month. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2019
5874 Senate Relating to direct funding for rural satellite skill centers. Signed Mon, Apr. 29, 2019
5881 Senate Relating to the installation of safety glazing or film sunscreening materials. Signed Tue, May. 21, 2019
5883 Senate Relating to authorizing vehicles or combinations of vehicles carrying farm products to exceed total gross weight limits. Signed Tue, May. 21, 2019
5885 Senate Relating to the admissibility of testimony of children in criminal and dependency proceedings. Signed Fri, Apr. 19, 2019
5889 Senate Relating to insurance communications confidentiality. Signed Wed, Apr. 17, 2019
5894 Senate Relating to clarifying that the firefighters' pension levy may continue to be levied to fund benefits under the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system. Signed Wed, May. 8, 2019
5895 Senate Relating to fingerprint background checks for guardians ad litem. Signed Wed, Apr. 17, 2019
5903 Senate Relating to implementing policies related to children's mental health as reviewed and recommended by the children's mental health work group. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2019
5909 Senate Relating to the license to manufacture, import, sell, and export liquor. Signed Fri, Apr. 26, 2019
5918 Senate Relating to providing whale watching guidelines in the boating safety education program. Signed Wed, May. 8, 2019
5923 Senate Relating to establishing an emergency loan program to be administered by the county road administration board. Signed Fri, Apr. 26, 2019
5937 Senate Relating to the color of stop lamps on vehicles. Signed Wed, May. 8, 2019
5954 Senate Relating to the bump-fire stock buy-back program. Signed Thu, Mar. 14, 2019
5955 Senate Relating to making necessary changes allowing the department of children, youth, and families to effectively manage a statewide system of care for children, youth, and families. Signed Tue, May. 21, 2019
5958 Senate Relating to public works contracts and interlocal agreements by second-class cities and towns. Signed Fri, Apr. 19, 2019
5959 Senate Relating to livestock identification. Signed Fri, Apr. 19, 2019
5993 Senate Relating to reforming the financial structure of the model toxics control program. Signed Tue, May. 21, 2019
5997 Senate Relating to eliminating or narrowing certain tax preferences to increase state revenue for essential public services. Signed Tue, May. 21, 2019
5998 Senate Relating to establishing a graduated real estate excise tax. Signed Tue, May. 21, 2019
6004 Senate Relating to the taxation of travel agents and tour operators. Signed Tue, May. 21, 2019
6016 Senate Relating to the taxation of international investment management companies. Signed Tue, May. 21, 2019
6025 Senate Relating to bump-fire stock buy-back program records. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2019
5061 Senate Relating to unemployment insurance. Signed Mon, Feb. 8, 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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