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 Number Chamber Description Governor's Action Signed Date
5755 Senate Relating to authorizing certain cities to establish a limited sales and use tax incentive program to encourage redevelopment of underdeveloped lands in urban areas. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5756 Senate Relating to establishing the semiquincentennial committee. Signed Thu, Mar. 17, 2022
5758 Senate Relating to condominium conversions. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5761 Senate Relating to employer requirements for providing wage and salary information to applicants for employment. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5763 Senate Relating to eliminating subprevailing wage certificates for individuals with disabilities. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
5764 Senate Relating to apprenticeships and higher education. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5765 Senate Relating to the practice of midwifery. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
5785 Senate Relating to transitional food assistance. Signed Thu, Mar. 17, 2022
5787 Senate Relating to the linked deposit program. Signed Thu, Mar. 17, 2022
5788 Senate Relating to guardianship of minors. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5789 Senate Relating to creating the Washington career and college pathways innovation challenge program. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5790 Senate Relating to strengthening critical community support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5791 Senate Relating to law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system benefits. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5793 Senate Relating to allowing compensation for lived experience on boards, commissions, councils, committees, and other similar groups. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5796 Senate Relating to restructuring cannabis revenue appropriations to provide transparency and accountability and to increase community infrastructure and investment. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5799 Senate Relating to modifying the application of the workforce education investment advanced computing surcharge to provider clinics and affiliated organizations. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5800 Senate Relating to modifying tax and revenue laws in a manner that is estimated to not affect state or local tax collections by easing compliance burdens for taxpayers, clarifying ambiguities, making technical corrections, and providing administrative efficiencies. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
5810 Senate Relating to exempting certain prepaid services from insurance regulation. Vetoed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
5814 Senate Relating to providing funding for medical evaluations of suspected victims of child abuse. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5815 Senate Relating to implementing an identicard program to provide individuals a Washington state-issued identicard. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
5818 Senate Relating to promoting housing construction in cities through amendments to and limiting appeals under the state environmental policy act and growth management act. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5819 Senate Relating to the developmental disabilities administration's no-paid services caseload. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5821 Senate Relating to evaluating the state's cardiac and stroke emergency response system. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
5838 Senate Relating to providing a monthly diaper subsidy for parents or other caregivers receiving temporary assistance for needy families. Signed Thu, Mar. 17, 2022
5842 Senate Relating to state laws that address climate change. Signed Fri, Mar. 25, 2022

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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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