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 descending Chamber Description Governor's Action Signed Date
1109 House Relating to supporting victims of sexual assault. Signed Tue, May. 16, 2017
1109 House Relating to fiscal matters. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, May. 21, 2019
1109 House Relating to supporting victims of sexual assault. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
1111 House Relating to court transcripts. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2016
1112 House Relating to standards for the use of science to support public policy. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1112 House Relating to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from hydrofluorocarbons. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2019
1113 House Relating to standards for the use of science to support public policy. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1113 House Relating to school attendance. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
1114 House Relating to criminal incompetency, civil commitment, and commitments based on criminal insanity. Signed Sun, May. 19, 2013
1114 House Relating to reducing the wasting of food in order to fight hunger and reduce environmental impacts. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2019
1114 House Relating to encouraging utility mitigation of urban heat island effects. Signed Wed, Apr. 7, 2021
1115 House Relating to the Uniform Commercial code. Signed Thu, May. 2, 2013
1115 House Relating to the capital budget. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, Jun. 30, 2015
1115 House Relating to paraeducators. Signed / Partial Veto Mon, May. 8, 2017
1115 House Relating to implementing cost recovery of state agency credit card and transaction fees and related costs for driver and vehicle fee transactions. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1116 House Relating to collaborative law. Signed Thu, May. 2, 2013
1116 House Relating to motorcycle safety. Signed Fri, Apr. 19, 2019
1117 House Relating to the transfer of real property by deed taking effect at the grantor's death. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
1119 House Relating to notifying students of courses with low-cost instructional materials and open educational resources at the four-year institutions of higher education. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1120 House Relating to enhancing the economic development and viability of small businesses. Signed Wed, Apr. 19, 2017
1120 House Relating to state of emergency operations impacting long-term services and supports. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1121 House Relating to the frequency of Puget Sound action agenda implementation strategy and science work plan updates. Signed Wed, Apr. 19, 2017
1121 House Relating to the waiver of certain high school graduation requirements in times of emergency. Signed Tue, Mar. 2, 2021
1122 House Relating to the retirement age for state guard members. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
1124 House Relating to recommendations for streamlining reporting requirements for taxes and fees on spirits. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013

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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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