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.
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 |
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1739 | House | Relating to modernizing hospital policies related to pathogens of epidemiological concern. | Signed | Wed, Mar. 30, 2022 |
1744 | House | Relating to collaborative arrangements between institutions of higher education and nonprofit private entities that provide comprehensive cancer care. | Signed | Thu, Mar. 17, 2022 |
1747 | House | Relating to supporting relative placements in child welfare proceedings. | Signed | Thu, Mar. 24, 2022 |
1748 | House | Relating to aged, blind, or disabled program eligibility for victims of human trafficking. | Signed | Wed, Mar. 30, 2022 |
1751 | House | Relating to hazing prevention and reduction at institutions of higher education. | Signed | Wed, Mar. 30, 2022 |
1752 | House | Relating to adding a Roth option to deferred compensation plans. | Signed | Thu, Mar. 17, 2022 |
1753 | House | Relating to tribal consultation regarding the use of certain funding authorized by the climate commitment act. | Signed | Thu, Mar. 31, 2022 |
1755 | House | Relating to temporary assistance for needy families time limit extensions during times of high unemployment. | Signed | Fri, Mar. 11, 2022 |
1761 | House | Relating to allowing nurses to dispense opioid overdose reversal medication in the emergency department. | Signed | Fri, Mar. 11, 2022 |
1765 | House | Relating to ensuring the ongoing sustainability and vitality of the Washington health benefit exchange by eliminating the expiration date of its business and occupation tax exemption. | Signed | Thu, Mar. 17, 2022 |
1768 | House | Relating to updating definitions applicable to energy conservation projects involving public entities. | Signed | Thu, Mar. 24, 2022 |
1769 | House | Relating to community municipal corporations. | Signed | Fri, Mar. 11, 2022 |
1773 | House | Relating to assisted outpatient treatment for persons with behavioral health disorders. | Signed | Wed, Mar. 30, 2022 |
1779 | House | Relating to requiring policies addressing surgical smoke. | Signed | Thu, Mar. 24, 2022 |
1784 | House | Relating to establishing an exception to the requirement that vehicle license plates be visible at all times for vehicles using certain cargo carrying devices. | Signed | Thu, Mar. 24, 2022 |
1785 | House | Relating to the minimum monthly salary paid to Washington state patrol troopers and sergeants. | Signed | Thu, Mar. 24, 2022 |
1790 | House | Relating to the creation, display, and material durability of temporary license plates. | Signed | Thu, Mar. 24, 2022 |
1793 | House | Relating to electric vehicle charging stations in common interest communities. | Signed | Fri, Mar. 11, 2022 |
1794 | House | Relating to requiring an employer to reimburse employee fees when a paycheck is dishonored by nonacceptance or nonpayment. | Signed | Fri, Mar. 11, 2022 |
1795 | House | Relating to prohibiting nondisclosure and nondisparagement provisions from employers regarding illegal acts of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, and sexual assault. | Signed | Thu, Mar. 24, 2022 |
1798 | House | Relating to powers of the legislative committee on economic development and international relations. | Signed | Fri, Mar. 4, 2022 |
1799 | House | Relating to organic materials management. | Signed | Fri, Mar. 25, 2022 |
1800 | House | Relating to increasing access to behavioral health services for minors. | Signed | Thu, Mar. 24, 2022 |
1805 | House | Relating to the opportunity scholarship program. | Signed | Wed, Mar. 30, 2022 |
1812 | House | Relating to modernizing the energy facility site evaluation council to meet the state's clean energy goals. | Signed / Partial Veto | Fri, Mar. 25, 2022 |