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. 

Bill Action Scheduled

No bill action scheduled at this time.

 

Bill Action Taken

Bill Number Chamber Description Governor's Action Signed Date
5268 Senate Relating to transforming services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by increasing the capabilities of community residential settings and redesigning the long-term nature of intermediate care facilities. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5275 Senate Relating to enhancing opportunity in limited areas of more intense rural development. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5376 Senate Relating to promoting awareness of the governor's office of the education ombuds. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5488 Senate Relating to state contributions in support of the Tacoma Narrows toll bridge. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5489 Senate Relating to business entities. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
5490 Senate Relating to creating the interbranch advisory committee. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
5496 Senate Relating to health professional monitoring programs by clarifying the application of the programs and confidentiality protections for program participants, and updating terminology, definitions, and references. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
5497 Senate Relating to extending voting authority to student members on the state board of education. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
5498 Senate Relating to posthumous high school diplomas. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5504 Senate Relating to extending current discover pass free days from state parks to all state recreation sites and lands. Signed Thu, Mar. 17, 2022
5505 Senate Relating to reinstating a property tax exemption for property owned by certain nonprofit organizations where a portion of the property is used for the purpose of a farmers market. Signed Thu, Mar. 17, 2022
5508 Senate Relating to the insurance guaranty fund. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5518 Senate Relating to the occupational therapy licensure compact. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5519 Senate Relating to replacing an inactive certificate status with an inactive license designation. Signed Thu, Mar. 17, 2022
5528 Senate Relating to the imposition of supplemental revenue sources within a regional transit authority area to finance high capacity transportation improvements, serving that area. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
5529 Senate Relating to self-directed care. Signed Thu, Mar. 17, 2022
5531 Senate Relating to the revised uniform unclaimed property act. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5532 Senate Relating to establishing a prescription drug affordability board. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5539 Senate Relating to state funding for educational service districts. Signed Thu, Mar. 17, 2022
5544 Senate Relating to establishing the Washington blockchain work group. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5545 Senate Relating to survivor benefits. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
5546 Senate Relating to insulin affordability. Signed Fri, Mar. 4, 2022
5548 Senate Relating to the uniform unregulated child custody transfer act. Signed Thu, Mar. 17, 2022
5555 Senate Relating to public safety telecommunicators. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
5558 Senate Relating to the bistate governance of interstate toll bridges owned by local governments. Signed Thu, Mar. 17, 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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