Bill Action

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Bill Action Taken

Bill Number Chamber Description Governor's Action Signed Date
1403 House Relating to simplifying the administration of municipal business and occupation tax apportionment. Signed Tue, Apr. 23, 2019
1406 House Relating to encouraging investments in affordable and supportive housing. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2019
1408 House Relating to clarifying the written consent requirement for survivorship benefit options. Signed Tue, Apr. 23, 2019
1412 House Relating to nonresident pharmacies. Signed Wed, Apr. 17, 2019
1415 House Relating to funding the medical marijuana authorization database. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2019
1424 House Relating to increasing access to state career and technical course equivalencies. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2019
1426 House Relating to cooperation between conservation districts. Signed Tue, Apr. 23, 2019
1428 House Relating to the disclosure of attributes of electricity products. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2019
1429 House Relating to extending the dairy milk assessment fee to June 30, 2025. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2019
1430 House Relating to the licensing and enforcement system modernization project account. Signed Mon, Apr. 29, 2019
1431 House Relating to joint self-insurance programs for property and liability risks. Signed Wed, Apr. 17, 2019
1432 House Relating to hospital privileges for advanced registered nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Signed Tue, Apr. 23, 2019
1436 House Relating to snow bikes. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2019
1440 House Relating to providing longer notice of rent increases. Signed Tue, Apr. 23, 2019
1444 House Relating to appliance efficiency standards. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2019
1448 House Relating to creating the veterans service officer program. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2019
1449 House Relating to recognizing the fourth Saturday of September as public lands day. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2019
1450 House Relating to restraints, including noncompetition covenants, on persons engaging in lawful professions, trades, or businesses. Signed Wed, May. 8, 2019
1462 House Relating to providing notice of plans to demolish, substantially rehabilitate, or change use of residential premises. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2019
1465 House Relating to requirements for pistol sales or transfers. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2019
1469 House Relating to approaching emergency or work zones and tow truck operators. Signed Tue, Apr. 23, 2019
1476 House Relating to contracts for dogs and cats. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2019
1480 House Relating to streamlining the permitting process for disposing of dredged materials. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2019
1485 House Relating to the appointment of religious coordinators. Signed Tue, Apr. 23, 2019
1486 House Relating to delegation of inspection duties for factory built housing and commercial structures. Signed Mon, Apr. 29, 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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