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 Number Chamber Description Governor's Actionsort descending Signed Date
5287 Senate Relating to eliminating accounts and funds. Signed Tue, May. 14, 2013
5296 Senate Relating to the model toxics control act. Signed Thu, Jun. 13, 2013
5297 Senate Relating to coal transition power. Signed Mon, May. 6, 2013
5302 Senate Relating to credit unions' corporate governance and investments. Signed Sun, Apr. 21, 2013
5305 Senate Relating to requiring hospitals to report when providing treatment for bullet wounds, gunshot wounds, and stab wounds to all patients. Signed Tue, May. 14, 2013
5308 Senate Relating to establishing the commercially sexually exploited children statewide coordinating committee. Signed Tue, May. 14, 2013
5315 Senate Relating to the implementation of the recommendations made by the Powell fatality team. Signed Tue, May. 14, 2013
5316 Senate Relating to adopting a model policy to require a third person to be present during interviews. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
5324 Senate Relating to mosquito abatement in storm water control retention ponds. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2013
5329 Senate Relating to transforming persistently failing schools. Signed Mon, May. 6, 2013
5332 Senate Relating to voter-approved benefit charges for fire protection districts. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
5337 Senate Relating to expiration dates affecting the department of natural resources' timber sale program. Signed Tue, May. 14, 2013
5343 Senate Relating to the rights of higher education students involved in military service. Signed Wed, May. 15, 2013
5344 Senate Relating to revising state statutes concerning trusts. Signed Wed, May. 15, 2013
5352 Senate Relating to the real estate agency relationship. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
5355 Senate Relating to implementing the unemployment insurance integrity provisions of the federal trade adjustment assistance extension act of 2011. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
5359 Senate Relating to mandatory reporting of child abuse or neglect by supervised persons. Signed Wed, May. 15, 2013
5362 Senate Relating to recommendations of the vocational rehabilitation subcommittee for workers' compensation. Signed Mon, May. 20, 2013
5367 Senate Relating to Yakima river basin water resource management. Signed Sat, Jun. 29, 2013
5369 Senate Relating to the use of geothermal resources. Signed Wed, May. 15, 2013
5389 Senate Relating to sibling visitation or contact for children in foster care. Signed Mon, May. 20, 2013
5396 Senate Relating to limited on-premise spirits sampling. Signed Mon, May. 13, 2013
5399 Senate Relating to the timing of penalties under the growth management act. Signed Wed, May. 15, 2013
5400 Senate Relating to allowing utilities serving customers in Washington and in other states to use eligible renewable resources in their other states to comply with chapter 19.285 RCW, the energy independence act. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
5405 Senate Relating to extended foster care services. Signed Mon, May. 20, 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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