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
5564 Senate Relating to protecting the confidentiality of employees using employee assistance programs. Signed Fri, Mar. 4, 2022
5565 Senate Relating to allowing fire districts and regional fire authorities to carry out certain treasurer functions. Signed Thu, Mar. 17, 2022
5566 Senate Relating to expanding eligibility for the independent youth housing program. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5575 Senate Relating to adding additional superior court judges in Snohomish county. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
5582 Senate Relating to the deadline for a port commission to send new district boundaries to the county auditor when expanding from three commissioners to five. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
5583 Senate Relating to requiring the adjustment of census data for local redistricting to reflect the last known place of residence for incarcerated persons. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
5585 Senate Relating to setting domestic wastewater discharge fees. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5589 Senate Relating to statewide spending on primary care. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5590 Senate Relating to eliminating the 2022 expiration date of the marine resources advisory council. Signed Thu, Mar. 17, 2022
5593 Senate Relating to urban growth area boundaries. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
5600 Senate Relating to the sustainability and expansion of state registered apprenticeship programs. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5602 Senate Relating to service providers working with state-regulated financial institutions. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
5610 Senate Relating to requiring cost sharing for prescription drugs to be counted against an enrollee's out-of-pocket costs, deductible, cost sharing, out-of-pocket maximum, or similar enrollee obligation, regardless of the source of the payment. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5612 Senate Relating to ensuring domestic violence victims and survivors of victims have the opportunity to make a statement during sentencing for all domestic violence convictions. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5615 Senate Relating to designating pickleball as the official state sport. Signed Mon, Mar. 28, 2022
5616 Senate Relating to accounts. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5617 Senate Relating to population criteria for designation of local downtown and neighborhood commercial district revitalization and official local main street programs. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
5619 Senate Relating to conserving and restoring kelp forests and eelgrass meadows in Washington state. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5624 Senate Relating to extending the expiration date of certain sections of chapter 92, Laws of 2019, regarding livestock identification. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5628 Senate Relating to cyber harassment, addressing concerns in the case of Rynearson v. Ferguson, and adding a crime of cyberstalking. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5631 Senate Relating to making human trafficking a disqualifying offense for a commercial driver's license and coming into compliance with the requirements of the federal motor carrier safety administration. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
5634 Senate Relating to updating the utilities and transportation commission's regulatory fees. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5644 Senate Relating to providing quality behavioral health co-response services. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5649 Senate Relating to modifying the Washington state paid family and medical leave act. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5651 Senate Relating to the capital budget. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 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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