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 descending
5017 Senate Relating to clarifying school district procurement requirements for personal service contracts for construction management, value engineering, constructibility review, and building commissioning. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
5810 Senate Relating to exempting certain prepaid services from insurance regulation. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
1122 House Relating to the retirement age for state guard members. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
1173 House Relating to state lands development authorities. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
1412 House Relating to legal financial obligations. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
1629 House Relating to a comprehensive study of aerial imaging technology uses for state agencies, special purpose districts, and local and tribal governments. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
1655 House Relating to having safety rest areas open to the public as soon as possible. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
1688 House Relating to protecting consumers from charges for out-of-network health care services, by aligning state law and the federal no surprises act and addressing coverage of treatment for emergency conditions. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
1694 House Relating to logistical processes for the regulation of priority chemicals in consumer products. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
1723 House Relating to closing the digital equity divide by increasing the accessibility and affordability of telecommunications services, devices, and training. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
1724 House Relating to ensuring oversight and coordination of permanent supportive housing resources to maximize the creation of high quality housing opportunities for people living with disabling conditions in communities across Washington. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
1846 House Relating to providing a tax preference for rural and nonrural data centers. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
1901 House Relating to updating laws concerning civil protection orders to further enhance and improve their efficacy and accessibility. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
1902 House Relating to providing an exception to the process for reopening a workers' compensation claim when the claimant submits a reopening application in a timely manner. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
1914 House Relating to updating and expanding the motion picture competitiveness program. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
1927 House Relating to encouraging citizens to serve in the legislature by creating leave provisions for legislative service. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
1956 House Relating to exempting from public disclosure sensitive records pertaining to current and formerly incarcerated individuals' dignity and safety. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
1975 House Relating to property management services provided to housing authority properties. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
1990 House Relating to a sales and use tax deferral for projects to improve the state route number 167 and Interstate 405 corridor. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
2001 House Relating to expanding the ability to build tiny houses. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
2007 House Relating to establishing a nurse educator loan repayment program under the Washington health corps. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
2008 House Relating to eliminating the use of intelligence quotient scores in determining eligibility for programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
2019 House Relating to increasing educational and training opportunities for careers in retail. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
2033 House Relating to safety measures for fire department vehicles and other vehicles using lights or other signals in emergency or work zones. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
2051 House Relating to providing short-term disaster recovery financial assistance to agricultural producers. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022

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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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