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 Action Signed Datesort ascending
1706 House Relating to truck drivers ability to access restroom facilities. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1703 House Relating to the modernization of the statewide 911 emergency communications system. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1691 House Relating to financial responsibility requirements related to oil spills. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1673 House Relating to broadband infrastructure loans and grants made by the public works board. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1644 House Relating to permitting funds in the transportation vehicle fund to be used for electric and other clean pupil transportation vehicle feasibility planning and fueling station infrastructure. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1643 House Relating to exempting a sale or transfer of real property for affordable housing to a nonprofit entity, housing authority, public corporation, county, or municipal corporation from the real estate excise tax. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1617 House Relating to aligning state and school holidays. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1616 House Relating to the charity care act. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1593 House Relating to expanding the landlord mitigation program to alleviate the financial burden on victims attempting to flee domestic violence, sexual assault, unlawful harassment, or stalking. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1497 House Relating to commercial telephone solicitation. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1430 House Relating to the duration of state upland leases for lands managed by the department of natural resources. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1357 House Relating to voters' pamphlets for overseas and service voters. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1241 House Relating to planning under the growth management act. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1181 House Relating to establishing programs and measures to prevent suicide among veterans and military members. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1074 House Relating to overdose and suicide fatality reviews. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
1015 House Relating to creating the Washington equitable access to credit act. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5615 Senate Relating to designating pickleball as the official state sport. Signed Mon, Mar. 28, 2022
5975 Senate Relating to additive transportation funding and appropriations. Signed Fri, Mar. 25, 2022
5689 Senate Relating to transportation funding and appropriations. Signed / Partial Veto Fri, Mar. 25, 2022
1988 House Relating to tax deferrals for investment projects in clean technology manufacturing, clean alternative fuels production, and renewable energy storage. Signed Fri, Mar. 25, 2022
1934 House Relating to the participation of tribal governments in exchange agreements. Signed Fri, Mar. 25, 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
5974 Senate Relating to transportation resources. Signed Fri, Mar. 25, 2022
5842 Senate Relating to state laws that address climate change. Signed Fri, Mar. 25, 2022
1799 House Relating to organic materials management. Signed Fri, Mar. 25, 2022

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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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