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 Numbersort ascending Chamber Description Governor's Action Signed Date
6127 Senate Relating to improving the management of the state's halibut fishery. Signed Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
6126 Senate Relating to representation of children in dependency matters. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
6126 Senate Relating to requiring completion of an apprenticeship program to receive a journey level electrician certificate of competency. Signed Fri, Mar. 23, 2018
6125 Senate Relating to extending the expiration date of the department of ecology's authority to enter into voluntary regional agreements. Signed Thu, Mar. 15, 2018
6124 Senate Relating to developing a state Alzheimer's plan. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6124 Senate Relating to clarifying that court hearings under the involuntary commitment act may be conducted by video. Signed Wed, Mar. 28, 2018
6123 Senate Relating to state employee leave for organ donation. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6120 Senate Relating to amending types of nonprofit organizations qualified to engage in gambling activities. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
6120 Senate Relating to providing a registration exemption for certain vessels. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2016
6119 Senate Relating to authorizing that money laundering forfeited proceeds and property be used for improvement of gambling-related law enforcement activities. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
6117 Senate Relating to notice against trespass. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 1, 2016
6115 Senate Relating to process servers. Signed Wed, Apr. 2, 2014
6115 Senate Relating to residential custody services for tribal youth. Signed Fri, Mar. 9, 2018
6113 Senate Relating to priority processing for adult family home license applications. Signed Wed, Mar. 21, 2018
6109 Senate Relating to the International Wildland Urban Interface Code. Signed Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
6106 Senate Relating to transportation funding and appropriations. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, Mar. 27, 2018
6103 Senate Relating to educational reporting requirements. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
6102 Senate Relating to stop signal warning devices on school buses. Signed Thu, Mar. 19, 2020
6100 Senate Relating to establishing an economic gardening pilot program. Signed Fri, Apr. 1, 2016
6097 Senate Relating to requiring the insurance commissioner to review a health carrier's surplus levels as part of its rate filing review process. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6096 Senate Relating to preventing disruption of certain state-financed and procured services due to labor unrest within contracted service providers. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6096 Senate Relating to cancer research. Signed Mon, Jul. 6, 2015
6095 Senate Relating to background checks for persons who will have access to children or vulnerable adults. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
6095 Senate Relating to common carrier activities that are not prohibited under the three-tier system. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6095 Senate Relating to the capital budget. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, Mar. 27, 2018

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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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