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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. 

Scheduled Bill Action

 

Bill Action Taken

Bill Number Chamber Description Governor's Action Signed Date
1237 House Relating to defining family resource centers. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1250 House Relating to designating Washington a purple heart state. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1251 House Relating to the authorization of wheeled all-terrain vehicles on state highways. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
1259 House Relating to expanding public contracting opportunities for women and minority business enterprises by increasing the regulatory oversight and accountability of the office of minority and women's business enterprises. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1269 House Relating to motor vehicle transporter license plates. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1271 House Relating to ensuring continuity of operations in the offices of county elected officials during the current COVID-19 pandemic and future public health crises. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
1272 House Relating to health system transparency. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1273 House Relating to menstrual hygiene products in school and postsecondary institution bathrooms. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1274 House Relating to cloud computing solutions. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1276 House Relating to providing for certain emergency medical services personnel to work in diversion centers. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
1277 House Relating to an additional revenue source for eviction prevention and housing stability services. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1279 House Relating to modifying the Washington main street program tax incentive to respond to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Signed Wed, Apr. 21, 2021
1289 House Relating to winery workforce development. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
1294 House Relating to misdemeanant supervision services by limited jurisdiction courts. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1295 House Relating to the provision of public education to youth in or released from institutional education facilities. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1296 House Relating to providing a business and occupation tax preference for behavioral health administrative services organizations. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
1297 House Relating to the working families tax exemption. Signed Tue, May. 4, 2021
1301 House Relating to providing expanded options for fare enforcement by regional transit authorities. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
1302 House Relating to college in the high school programs. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
1309 House Relating to the dates of certification of levies. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1311 House Relating to authorizing the issuance of substance use disorder professional certifications to persons participating in apprenticeship programs. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1314 House Relating to veteran diversion from involuntary commitment. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
1315 House Relating to creating a task force to identify the role of the workplace in helping curb domestic violence. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1320 House Relating to modernizing, harmonizing, and improving the efficacy and accessibility of laws concerning civil protection orders. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1322 House Relating to off-road vehicle and snowmobile registration enforcement. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021

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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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