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
5078 Senate Relating to modifying the property tax exemption for nonprofit fairs. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2013
5082 Senate Relating to exchange facilitator requirements. Signed Mon, May. 13, 2013
5092 Senate Relating to providing an exemption from continuing competency requirements for registered nurses who seek advanced nursing degrees. Signed Mon, May. 13, 2013
5095 Senate Relating to providing proof required documents for motor vehicle operation electronically. Signed Mon, May. 6, 2013
5099 Senate Relating to fuel usage of publicly owned vehicles, vessels, and construction equipment. Signed Mon, May. 20, 2013
5102 Senate Relating to veterinarian immunity from liability when reporting suspected animal cruelty. Signed Tue, May. 14, 2013
5104 Senate Relating to placing epinephrine autoinjectors in schools. Signed Wed, May. 15, 2013
5105 Senate Relating to conditions under which the department of corrections provides rental vouchers to an offender. Signed Wed, May. 15, 2013
5110 Senate Relating to local government purchasing of supplies, materials, or equipment. Signed Sun, Apr. 21, 2013
5113 Senate Relating to enforcing speed limits within condominium association communities. Signed Wed, May. 15, 2013
5114 Senate Relating to access to K-12 campuses for occupational or educational information. Signed Sun, Apr. 21, 2013
5135 Senate Relating to judicial proceedings and forms. Signed Tue, May. 14, 2013
5136 Senate Relating to electronic presentment of claims against the state arising out of tortious conduct. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
5139 Senate Relating to milk and milk products. Signed Tue, Apr. 16, 2013
5142 Senate Relating to incorporating motorcycles into certain transportation planning. Signed Sun, Apr. 21, 2013
5145 Senate Relating to community assistance referral and education services. Signed Tue, May. 14, 2013
5147 Senate Relating to juveniles and runaway children. Signed Tue, Feb. 26, 2013
5148 Senate Relating to medication access for the uninsured. Signed Wed, May. 15, 2013
5149 Senate Relating to crimes against pharmacies. Signed Wed, May. 15, 2013
5152 Senate Relating to Seattle Sounders FC and Seattle Seahawks special license plates. Signed Thu, May. 16, 2013
5153 Senate Relating to strengthening families by allowing transfers between regional support networks to be closer to relatives or other strong personal supports. Signed Mon, May. 13, 2013
5157 Senate Relating to child care. Signed Tue, Jul. 2, 2013
5161 Senate Relating to gold star license plates. Signed Thu, May. 2, 2013
5165 Senate Relating to increasing the authority of superior court commissioners to hear and determine certain matters. Signed Sun, Apr. 21, 2013
5180 Senate Relating to improving access to higher education for students with disabilities. 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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