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 descending Chamber Description Governor's Action Signed Date
6536 Senate Relating to the filing and rating of group health benefit plans other than small group plans, all stand-alone dental plans, and stand-alone vision plans by disability insurers, health care service contractors, and health maintenance organizations. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2016
6540 Senate Relating to working connections child care payment authorizations. Signed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
6544 Senate Relating to establishing the future of work task force. Signed Tue, Mar. 27, 2018
6549 Senate Relating to expanding the access to baby and child dentistry program to serve children with disabilities. Signed Wed, Mar. 21, 2018
6550 Senate Relating to diversion of juvenile offenses. Signed Thu, Mar. 15, 2018
6551 Senate Relating to integrating international medical graduates into Washington's health care delivery system. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6552 Senate Relating to improving student success by modifying instructional hour and graduation requirements. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, Apr. 3, 2014
6553 Senate Relating to the distribution of real property sale proceeds. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6558 Senate Relating to allowing a hospital pharmacy license to include individual practitioner offices and multipracitioner clinics owned and operated by a hospital and ensuring such offices and clinics are inspected according to the level of service provided. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2016
6560 Senate Relating to ensuring that no youth is discharged from a public system of care into homelessness. Signed Wed, Mar. 21, 2018
6561 Senate Relating to higher education funding options for dreamers. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6564 Senate Relating to persons with developmental disabilities. Signed Fri, Apr. 1, 2016
6565 Senate Relating to establishing permissible methods of parking a motorcycle. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
6567 Senate Relating to recognizing the eighteenth day of December as blood donor day. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
6569 Senate Relating to the creation of a task force on patient out-of-pocket costs. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 10, 2016
6570 Senate Relating to adjusting timelines for fiscal year 2014 regarding the hospital safety net assessment. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
6570 Senate Relating to law enforcement officer mental health and wellness. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6573 Senate Relating to changing the effective date of modifications to the aged, blind, and disabled and the housing and essential needs programs. Signed Thu, Apr. 3, 2014
6574 Senate Relating to clarifying the respective administrative powers, duties, and responsibilities of the growth management hearings board and the environmental land use and hearings office. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6580 Senate Relating to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing. Signed Wed, Mar. 21, 2018
6582 Senate Relating to the criminal history of applicants to institutions of higher education. Signed Thu, Mar. 15, 2018
6589 Senate Relating to a feasibility study to examine whether water storage would provide noninterruptible water resources to users of permit exempt wells. Signed Fri, Apr. 1, 2016
6592 Senate Relating to tourism authorities. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6601 Senate Relating to creating the Washington college savings program. Signed Tue, Mar. 29, 2016
6605 Senate Relating to ensuring that solid waste management requirements prevent the spread of disease, plant pathogens, and pests. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2016

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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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