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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
1476 House Relating to enrollment stabilization funding to address enrollment declines due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1477 House Relating to the implementation of the national 988 system to enhance and expand behavioral health crisis response and suicide prevention services statewide by imposing an excise tax on certain telecommunications services. Signed Thu, May. 13, 2021
1480 House Relating to extending certain privileges granted to liquor licensees to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1482 House Relating to foreclosure protections for homeowners in common interest communities. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1484 House Relating to the statewide first responder building mapping information system. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1491 House Relating to rights-of-way for the transport of timber, minerals, stone, sand, gravel, or other valuable materials. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1493 House Relating to job search monitoring. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
1502 House Relating to the procurement and design of electric ferries by counties. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1504 House Relating to modifying the workforce education investment act to invest in new and existing behavioral health workforce programs. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1512 House Relating to lodging-related assessments under chapter 35.87A RCW. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1514 House Relating to transportation demand management. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
1521 House Relating to supporting warehousing and manufacturing job centers. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
1525 House Relating to enforcement of judgments. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1529 House Relating to modifying requirements in order to pay for debt service obligations when toll revenues are not sufficient to cover legal obligations. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
1532 House Relating to court filing fees. Signed Thu, May. 13, 2021
5000 Senate Relating to hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
5003 Senate Relating to enacting the living donor act. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
5005 Senate Relating to business corporations. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
5008 Senate Relating to extending the business and occupation tax exemption for amounts received as credits against contracts with or funds provided by the Bonneville power administration and used for low-income ratepayer assistance and weatherization. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
5009 Senate Relating to the uniform public expression protection act. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5011 Senate Relating to notice, meeting, and voting provisions for common interest communities, condominiums, and homeowners' associations. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
5013 Senate Relating to local redistricting deadlines. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
5015 Senate Relating to fraudulent portrayal of ballot drop boxes. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
5016 Senate Relating to tracked and wheeled all-terrain vehicles. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
5018 Senate Relating to acupuncture and Eastern medicine. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 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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