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 Numbersort descending Chamber Description Governor's Action Signed Date
1139 House Relating to taking action to address lead in school drinking water. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1140 House Relating to judicial stabilization trust account surcharges. Signed Fri, Jun. 30, 2017
1140 House Relating to juvenile access to attorneys when contacted by law enforcement. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
1141 House Relating to establishing a water pollution control revolving loan administration charge. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1143 House Relating to authorizing the placement of water rights banked pursuant to RCW 90.92.070 into the trust water rights program. Signed Wed, Apr. 21, 2021
1144 House Relating to qualifications for educational interpreters. Signed Mon, May. 6, 2013
1145 House Relating to joint meetings of county legislative authorities. Signed Fri, Apr. 24, 2015
1145 House Relating to allowing the use of nonwood renewable fiber in recycled content paper carryout bags. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1146 House Relating to certified water right examiner bonding requirements. Signed Wed, Apr. 24, 2013
1146 House Relating to extending the program establishing Christmas tree grower licensure. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2019
1147 House Relating to access of broadcasters to a geographic area subject to the declaration of a national, state, or local emergency. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2019
1148 House Relating to dissenters' rights under the Washington business corporation act. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1148 House Relating to extending the expiration date for reporting requirements on timber purchases. Signed Wed, Apr. 19, 2017
1148 House Relating to architect registration. Signed Fri, Apr. 19, 2019
1148 House Relating to protecting patient safety in acute care hospitals through improvements in licensing and enforcement. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
1149 House Relating to increasing the volume of spirits that may be sold per day to a customer of a craft distillery. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2013
1149 House Relating to exemptions from certain maximum vehicle length limitations. Signed Thu, Apr. 20, 2017
1149 House Relating to clarifying requirements to obtain a sexual assault protection order. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2019
1150 House Relating to clarifying procedures for appointment to the Chehalis board created by chapter 194, Laws of 2016. Vetoed Fri, May. 5, 2017
1151 House Relating to modifying education reporting requirements. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 2019
1151 House Relating to bolstering economic recovery by providing public assistance to households in need. Signed Wed, Mar. 31, 2021
1152 House Relating to supporting measures to create comprehensive public health districts. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
1153 House Relating to crimes against vulnerable persons. Signed Wed, May. 10, 2017
1153 House Relating to language access in public schools. Signed / Partial Veto Wed, Mar. 23, 2022
1154 House Relating to modifying the definition of nonpower attributes in the energy independence act. Signed Tue, Apr. 30, 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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