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Bill Action

Due to the extraordinary circumstances to protect the public’s health, the Governor’s Office will not hold public bill signings for any remaining bills from the 2020 legislative session.  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
2794 House Relating to juvenile record sealing. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
2797 House Relating to the sales and use tax for affordable and supportive housing. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
2803 House Relating to authorizing the governor to enter into compacts with Indian tribes addressing certain state retail sales tax, certain state use tax, and certain state business and occupation tax revenues, as specified in a memorandum of understanding entered into by the state, Tulalip tribes, and Snohomish county, in January 2020, and including other terms necessary for the department of revenue to administer any such compact. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
2811 House Relating to establishing a statewide environmental sustainability education program. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
2816 House Relating to nurturing positive social and emotional school and classroom climates. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
2819 House Relating to designating pumped storage projects located in a county bordering the Columbia river utilizing statutorily authorized water rights to be projects of statewide significance. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
2826 House Relating to clarifying the authority of the liquor and cannabis board to regulate marijuana vapor products. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
2833 House Relating to the board of engineers and land surveyors' appointment of its director and agreement with the department of licensing. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
2837 House Relating to expanding powers granted to state historical societies. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
2848 House Relating to changing the expiration date for the sales and use tax exemption of hog fuel to coincide with the 2045 deadline for fossil fuel-free electrical generation in Washington state and to protect jobs with health care and retirement benefits in economically distressed communities. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
2853 House Relating to promoting the effective and efficient administration of the Washington state charter school commission. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
2858 House Relating to requirements for the filing of assessment rolls. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
2860 House Relating to the Washington plane coordinate system. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
2864 House Relating to establishing a running start summer school pilot program. Signed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
2868 House Relating to allowing for extensions of the special valuation of historic property for certain properties. Signed Thu, Mar. 19, 2020
2870 House Relating to allowing additional marijuana retail licenses for social equity purposes. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
2873 House Relating to families in conflict. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
2883 House Relating to implementing policies related to expanding adolescent behavioral health care access as reviewed and recommended by the children's mental health work group. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
2889 House Relating to utility tax disclosures. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
2903 House Relating to providing that qualified dealer cash incentives paid to auto dealers are bona fide discounts for purposes of the business and occupation tax. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
2905 House Relating to increasing outreach and engagement with access to baby and child dentistry programs. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
2919 House Relating to adjusting the amount and use of county fees on the real estate excise tax. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
2926 House Relating to expanding access to critical incident stress management programs. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
2943 House Relating to providing a business and occupation tax preference for behavioral health administrative services organizations. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
2950 House Relating to addressing affordable housing needs through the multifamily housing tax exemption by providing an extension of the exemption until January 1, 2022, for certain properties currently receiving a twelve-year exemption and by convening a work group. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, Mar. 31, 2020

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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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