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
2302 House Relating to child support, but only with respect to standards for determination of income, abatement of child support for incarcerated obligors, modification of administrative orders, and notices of support owed. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
2308 House Relating to requiring employers to periodically report standard occupational classifications or job titles of workers. Signed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
2311 House Relating to amending state greenhouse gas emission limits for consistency with the most recent assessment of climate change science. Signed Thu, Mar. 19, 2020
2315 House Relating to repairing and replacing mitigation equipment installed as part of a remedial program within an impacted area. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
2318 House Relating to advancing criminal investigatory practices. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
2322 House Relating to transportation funding and appropriations. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
2327 House Relating to addressing sexual misconduct at postsecondary educational institutions. Signed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
2338 House Relating to prohibiting discrimination in health care coverage. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
2342 House Relating to aligning the timing of comprehensive plan updates required by the growth management act with the timing of shoreline master program updates required by the shoreline management act. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
2343 House Relating to urban housing supply. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
2374 House Relating to preserving the ability of auto dealers to offer consumers products not supplied by an auto manufacturer. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
2378 House Relating to physician assistants. Signed Thu, Mar. 19, 2020
2380 House Relating to the home care agency vendor rate and repeal of electronic timekeeping. Signed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
2384 House Relating to the property tax exemption for nonprofit organizations providing rental housing or mobile home park spaces to qualifying households. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
2390 House Relating to using respectful language regarding individuals with developmental disabilities. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
2393 House Relating to earning credit for complying with community custody conditions. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
2394 House Relating to community custody. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
2402 House Relating to streamlining legislative operations by repealing and amending selected statutory committees. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
2405 House Relating to commercial property assessed clean energy and resilience. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
2409 House Relating to industrial insurance employer penalties, duties, and the licensing of third-party administrators. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
2411 House Relating to suicide prevention. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
2412 House Relating to domestic brewery and microbrewery retail licenses. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
2416 House Relating to disclosures of information and records related to forensic mental health services. Signed Thu, Mar. 19, 2020
2417 House Relating to individuals serving community custody terms. Signed Thu, Mar. 19, 2020
2419 House Relating to studying barriers to the use of the Washington death with dignity act. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020

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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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