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
1643 House Relating to energy conservation under the energy independence act. Signed Mon, Mar. 17, 2014
1651 House Relating to access to juvenile records. Signed Wed, Apr. 2, 2014
1669 House Relating to self-supporting, fee-based programs at four-year institutions of higher education. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
1724 House Relating to statements made by juveniles during assessments or screenings for mental health or chemical dependency treatment. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
1742 House Relating to allowing sales of growlers of wine. Signed Mon, Mar. 17, 2014
1773 House Relating to the practice of midwifery. Signed Wed, Apr. 2, 2014
1785 House Relating to authorizing de minimis use of state resources to provide information about programs that may be authorized payroll deductions. Signed Mon, Mar. 17, 2014
1791 House Relating to trafficking. Signed Wed, Apr. 2, 2014
1840 House Relating to firearms laws concerning persons subject to no-contact orders, protection orders, and restraining orders. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
1841 House Relating to electronic competitive bidding for state public works contracting. Signed Mon, Mar. 31, 2014
2023 House Relating to allowing crowdfunding for certain small securities offerings. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
2029 House Relating to eliminating the economic development-related agencies, boards, and commissions. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
2057 House Relating to arrest without warrant. Signed Wed, Mar. 12, 2014
2080 House Relating to vacating convictions for certain tribal fishing activities. Signed Wed, Apr. 2, 2014
2099 House Relating to extending the expiration date for reporting requirements on timber purchases. Signed Mon, Mar. 31, 2014
2100 House Relating to Seattle University special license plates. Signed Wed, Mar. 12, 2014
2102 House Relating to civil suits by prisoners against victims. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
2105 House Relating to promoting transparency in government by requiring public agencies with governing bodies to post agendas online in advance of meetings. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2106 House Relating to holding a primary for county offices. Signed Wed, Mar. 12, 2014
2108 House Relating to hearing instrument fitter/dispensers. Signed Wed, Apr. 2, 2014
2111 House Relating to the enforcement of regional transit authority fares. Signed Mon, Mar. 31, 2014
2115 House Relating to the composition of the officer promotion board. Signed Wed, Apr. 2, 2014
2119 House Relating to designating Palouse falls as the state waterfall. Signed Tue, Mar. 18, 2014
2125 House Relating to removing the requirements that all fines collected be credited to the Washington horse racing commission class C purse fund account. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2130 House Relating to the veterans innovations program. Signed Wed, Apr. 2, 2014

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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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