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.
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 |
Chamber![]() |
Description | Governor's Action | Signed Date |
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2525 | House | Relating to establishing the family connections program. | Signed | Wed, Mar. 18, 2020 |
2527 | House | Relating to protecting the rights of Washingtonians during the United States census. | Signed | Wed, Mar. 18, 2020 |
2528 | House | Relating to recognizing the contributions of the state's forest products sector as part of the state's global climate response. | Signed | Wed, Mar. 25, 2020 |
2535 | House | Relating to providing for a grace period before late fees may be imposed for past due rent. | Signed | Fri, Mar. 27, 2020 |
2543 | House | Relating to ensuring eligible veterans and their dependents qualify for in-state residency. | Signed | Tue, Mar. 31, 2020 |
2544 | House | Relating to the definition of veteran. | Signed | Fri, Mar. 27, 2020 |
2545 | House | Relating to making jail records available to managed health care systems. | Signed | Thu, Apr. 2, 2020 |
2551 | House | Relating to permitting students to wear traditional tribal regalia and objects of cultural significance at graduation ceremonies and related events. | Signed | Wed, Mar. 18, 2020 |
2554 | House | Relating to mitigating inequity in the health insurance market caused by health plans that exclude certain mandated benefits. | Signed | Thu, Apr. 2, 2020 |
2555 | House | Relating to background check requirements for firearms classified as other under federal firearms laws. | Signed | Wed, Mar. 18, 2020 |
2556 | House | Relating to providing regulatory relief for early learning providers. | Signed | Fri, Apr. 3, 2020 |
2565 | House | Relating to the labeling of disposable wipes products. | Signed | Wed, Mar. 25, 2020 |
2567 | House | Relating to the courts open to all act. | Signed | Wed, Mar. 18, 2020 |
2571 | House | Relating to increased deterrence and meaningful enforcement of fish and wildlife violations. | Signed | Wed, Mar. 18, 2020 |
2576 | House | Relating to private detention facilities. | Signed | Thu, Apr. 2, 2020 |
2579 | House | Relating to establishing a wild horse holding and training program at Coyote Ridge corrections center. | Vetoed | Fri, Apr. 3, 2020 |
2584 | House | Relating to establishing rates for behavioral health services. | Signed | Thu, Apr. 2, 2020 |
2587 | House | Relating to establishing a program for the designation of state scenic bikeways. | Signed | Thu, Apr. 2, 2020 |
2588 | House | Relating to improving openness, accountability, and transparency of special purpose districts. | Signed | Fri, Mar. 27, 2020 |
2589 | House | Relating to requiring contact information for suicide prevention and crisis intervention organizations on student and staff identification cards. | Signed | Wed, Mar. 18, 2020 |
2599 | House | Relating to services for children with multiple handicaps. | Signed | Wed, Mar. 25, 2020 |
2601 | House | Relating to the authority of the parks and recreation commission to approve leases. | Signed | Wed, Mar. 25, 2020 |
2602 | House | Relating to hair discrimination. | Signed | Thu, Mar. 19, 2020 |
2607 | House | Relating to assisting homeless individuals in obtaining Washington state identicards. | Signed | Wed, Mar. 25, 2020 |
2613 | House | Relating to granting relief of unemployment benefit charges when discharge is required by law and removing outdated statutory language. | Signed | Thu, Mar. 19, 2020 |