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 Number Chamber Description Governor's Action Signed Datesort ascending
5220 Senate Relating to membership on city disability boards. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2013
5221 Senate Relating to notification of release of a person following dismissal of charges based on incompetence to stand trial. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2013
5267 Senate Relating to developing standardized prior authorization for medical and pharmacy management. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2013
5282 Senate Relating to creating a statewide database of mental health commitment information. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2013
5324 Senate Relating to mosquito abatement in storm water control retention ponds. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2013
1093 House Relating to state agencies' lobbying activities. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1207 House Relating to cemetery district formation requirements. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1216 House Relating to eosinophilia gastrointestinal associated disorders. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1242 House Relating to vehicle subagents. Signed Tue, May. 7, 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
1284 House Relating to the rights of parents who are incarcerated. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1334 House Relating to conversion kits on motorcycles. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1341 House Relating to creating a claim for compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, May. 7, 2013
1412 House Relating to community service as a high school graduation requirement. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1416 House Relating to the financing of irrigation district improvements. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1445 House Relating to complex rehabilitation technology products. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1524 House Relating to juvenile mental health diversion and disposition strategies. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1541 House Relating to expanding the types of medications that a public or private school employee may administer to include nasal spray. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1556 House Relating to initiatives in high schools to save lives in the event of cardiac arrest. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1566 House Relating to educational outcomes of youth in out-of-home care. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1612 House Relating to felony firearm offenders. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1642 House Relating to establishing policies to support academic acceleration for high school students. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1677 House Relating to operators of multiple adult family homes. Signed Tue, May. 7, 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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