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 Chambersort descending Description Governor's Action Signed Date
1472 House Relating to initiatives to improve and expand access to computer science education. Signed Mon, May. 13, 2013
1474 House Relating to giving general election voters the power to choose between the top two candidates for nonpartisan offices. Signed Mon, May. 6, 2013
1480 House Relating to providing prescription drugs by direct practice providers. Signed Thu, May. 2, 2013
1493 House Relating to the property taxation of mobile homes and park model trailers. Signed Thu, May. 9, 2013
1498 House Relating to improving reports on electronic waste collection. Signed Sun, May. 19, 2013
1499 House Relating to the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly. Signed Wed, May. 15, 2013
1512 House Relating to fire suppression water facilities and services provided by municipal and other water purveyors. Signed Thu, May. 2, 2013
1515 House Relating to medical assistants. Signed Thu, May. 2, 2013
1518 House Relating to providing certain disciplining authorities with additional authority over budget development, spending, and staffing. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1519 House Relating to establishing accountability measures for service coordination organizations. Signed Mon, May. 20, 2013
1524 House Relating to juvenile mental health diversion and disposition strategies. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1525 House Relating to birth certificates and other birth-related information. Signed Mon, May. 20, 2013
1533 House Relating to clarifying notice of claims in health care actions. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1534 House Relating to the license surcharge for the impaired dentist program. Signed Thu, May. 2, 2013
1537 House Relating to a veteran's preference for the purpose of public employment. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1541 House Relating to expanding the types of medications that a public or private school employee may administer to include nasal spray. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1547 House Relating to an entity that provides drop-in educational or recreational programming for school-aged children. Signed Thu, May. 2, 2013
1552 House Relating to the reduction of metal theft. Signed / Partial Veto Mon, May. 20, 2013
1556 House Relating to initiatives in high schools to save lives in the event of cardiac arrest. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1565 House Relating to funding the prescription monitoring program from the medicaid fraud penalty account. Signed Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
1566 House Relating to educational outcomes of youth in out-of-home care. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013
1568 House Relating to the business licensing service program administered by the department of revenue. Signed Mon, May. 6, 2013
1576 House Relating to creating greater efficiency in the offices of county assessors by allowing notification via electronic means. Signed Thu, May. 2, 2013
1609 House Relating to the board of pharmacy. Signed Wed, Apr. 17, 2013
1612 House Relating to felony firearm offenders. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2013

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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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