Bill Action

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Bill Action Taken

Bill Number Chamber Description Governor's Action Signed Date
1302 House Relating to gambling addiction. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2019
1303 House Relating to improving access and completion for students at institutions of higher education, especially at community and technical colleges, by removing restrictions on subsidized child care. Signed Tue, Apr. 23, 2019
1311 House Relating to college bound scholarship eligible students. Signed Wed, May. 8, 2019
1318 House Relating to making the public art capital budget language permanent for efficiency. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2019
1324 House Relating to creating the Washington rural development and opportunity zone act. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, May. 9, 2019
1325 House Relating to the regulation of personal delivery devices. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2019
1326 House Relating to the collection of DNA biological samples for entry into the combined DNA index system. Signed Tue, May. 21, 2019
1329 House Relating to methods of services provided by the office of public guardianship. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2019
1344 House Relating to establishing the Washington child care access now act. Signed Mon, May. 13, 2019
1349 House Relating to clarifying the definition of a geriatric behavioral health worker for individuals with a bachelor's or master's degree in social work, behavioral health, or other related areas. Signed Wed, Apr. 3, 2019
1350 House Relating to jurisdiction of temporary protection orders. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2019
1354 House Relating to providing that scan-down allowances on food and beverages intended for human and pet consumption are bona fide discounts for purposes of the business and occupation tax. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2019
1355 House Relating to establishing staffing standards and ratios for counselors in community and technical colleges. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2019
1356 House Relating to privileged communication with peer support group counselors. Signed Tue, Apr. 23, 2019
1360 House Relating to abstracts of driving records. Signed Tue, Apr. 23, 2019
1366 House Relating to removing disincentives to the creation of community facilities districts. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2019
1375 House Relating to applying campaign contribution limits to candidates for all port districts. Signed Tue, Apr. 23, 2019
1377 House Relating to affordable housing development on religious organization property. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2019
1379 House Relating to disclosure of contributions from political committees to other political committees. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2019
1380 House Relating to providing an aggravating circumstance for assault against a utility worker. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2019
1382 House Relating to increasing access to emergency assistance for victims by providing immunity from prosecution for prostitution offenses in some circumstances. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2019
1385 House Relating to exempting United States food and drug administration nonpublic information from disclosure under the state public disclosure act. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2019
1391 House Relating to implementing improvements to the early achievers program as reviewed and recommended by the joint select committee on the early achievers program. Signed / Partial Veto Mon, May. 13, 2019
1394 House Relating to community facilities needed to ensure a continuum of care for behavioral health patients. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2019
1399 House Relating to paid family and medical leave. Signed Wed, Apr. 3, 2019

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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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