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
5679 Senate Relating to improving the business climate and stimulating job creation by requiring certain agencies to establish a formal review process of existing rulbill_description. Signed Tue, Jul. 2, 2013
5681 Senate Relating to facilitating treatment for persons with co- occurring disorders by requiring development of an integrated rule. Signed Sun, May. 19, 2013
5692 Senate Relating to standby guardians and limited guardians. Signed Sun, May. 19, 2013
5699 Senate Relating to electronic product recycling. Signed Sun, May. 19, 2013
5701 Senate Relating to authorizing penalties based on the fraudulent submission of tests for educators. Signed Mon, May. 6, 2013
5702 Senate Relating to aquatic invasive species. Signed Sun, May. 19, 2013
5705 Senate Relating to amounts received by taxing districts from property tax refunds and abatements. Signed Mon, May. 13, 2013
5709 Senate Relating to a pilot program to demonstrate the feasibility of using densified biomass to heat public schools. Signed Sun, May. 19, 2013
5712 Senate Relating to precollege placement measures. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
5715 Senate Relating to addressing the evasion of taxes by the use of certain electronic means. Signed Sun, May. 19, 2013
5718 Senate Relating to monitoring the development of a one-stop portal for Washington businessbill_description. Signed Tue, Jul. 2, 2013
5723 Senate Relating to enhanced raffles. Signed Sun, May. 19, 2013
5732 Senate Relating to improving behavioral health services provided to adults in Washington State. Signed Mon, May. 20, 2013
5744 Senate Relating to reporting on the progress of the logger safety initiative. Signed Mon, May. 20, 2013
5748 Senate Relating to extending contribution limits to candidates for public hospital district boards of commissioners. Signed Sun, May. 19, 2013
5751 Senate Relating to requiring an inventory of state fees. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
5761 Senate Relating to outdoor advertising sign fees, labels, and prohibitions. Signed Sun, May. 19, 2013
5767 Senate Relating to inspection of dairy cattle. Signed Sun, May. 19, 2013
5770 Senate Relating to conservation district electronic deposit of employee pay and compensation. Signed Mon, May. 6, 2013
5774 Senate Relating to authorizing applications for a special permit to allow alcohol tasting by persons at least eighteen years of age under certain circumstances. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
5786 Senate Relating to requiring certain information in commercial fishing guide license applications. Signed Sun, May. 19, 2013
5797 Senate Relating to specialty courts. Signed Tue, May. 14, 2013
5802 Senate Relating to developing recommendations to achieve the state's greenhouse gas emissions targets. Signed Mon, Apr. 1, 2013
5804 Senate Relating to federal receipts reporting requirements. Signed Tue, Jul. 2, 2013
5806 Senate Relating to repealing an obsolete provision for a credit against property taxes paid on timber on public land. Signed Mon, May. 13, 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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