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 ascending Signed Date
1394 House Relating to changing the employment security department's settlement authority. Signed Thu, May. 2, 2013
1396 House Relating to changing the unemployment insurance shared work program by adopting short-time compensation provisions in the federal middle class tax relief and job creation act of 2012. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1397 House Relating to adding a requirement to sexual health education to include legal elements of and consequences of conviction for sexual offenses where a minor is the victim. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1400 House Relating to clarifying that service includes electronic distribution of hearing notices and orders in administrative proceedings. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1403 House Relating to promoting economic development by providing information to businesses. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1404 House Relating to prevention of alcohol poisoning deaths. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1412 House Relating to community service as a high school graduation requirement. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1416 House Relating to the financing of irrigation district improvements. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1420 House Relating to public contracts for transportation improvement projects. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1421 House Relating to protecting the state's interest in collecting deferred property taxes. Signed Mon, May. 13, 2013
1432 House Relating to county property tax levies. Signed Thu, May. 2, 2013
1435 House Relating to clarifying agency relationships in reconveyances of deeds of trust. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1442 House Relating to providing increased access to parimutuel satellite locations in counties with a population exceeding one million. Signed Wed, Apr. 17, 2013
1445 House Relating to complex rehabilitation technology products. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1447 House Relating to heavy haul corridors. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1450 House Relating to assessments in public schools. Signed Tue, Jul. 2, 2013
1456 House Relating to pretax payroll deductions for qualified transit and parking benefits. Signed Thu, May. 2, 2013
1466 House Relating to revisions to alternative public works contracting procedures. Signed Mon, May. 13, 2013
1468 House Relating to payment methods on certain claimants' benefits. Signed Thu, May. 2, 2013
1469 House Relating to industrial insurance for horse racing employment. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1472 House Relating to initiatives to improve and expand access to computer science education. Signed Mon, May. 13, 2013
1474 House Relating to giving general election voters the power to choose between the top two candidates for nonpartisan offices. Signed Mon, May. 6, 2013
1480 House Relating to providing prescription drugs by direct practice providers. Signed Thu, May. 2, 2013
1493 House Relating to the property taxation of mobile homes and park model trailers. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2013
1498 House Relating to improving reports on electronic waste collection. Signed Sun, May. 19, 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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