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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
5591 Senate Relating to exempting previously registered vehicles from the stolen vehicle check fee. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
5601 Senate Relating to health care benefit managers. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
5613 Senate Relating to the authority of counties to vacate a county road that abuts on a body of water if the county road is hazardous or creates a significant risk to public safety. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
5628 Senate Relating to heavy equipment rental property taxation. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
5640 Senate Relating to youth courts. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
5720 Senate Relating to the involuntary treatment act. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
5759 Senate Relating to the use of remote technology in corrective lens prescriptions. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
5792 Senate Relating to making statutory requirements and policies for cultural access programs the same in all counties of the state. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
5811 Senate Relating to reducing emissions by making changes to the clean car standards and clean car program. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
5829 Senate Relating to pension benefits and contributions in the volunteer firefighters' and reserve officers' relief and pension system. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
5867 Senate Relating to the resentencing of persons convicted of drug offenses. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
5887 Senate Relating to health carrier requirements for prior authorization standards. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
5900 Senate Relating to promoting access to earned benefits and services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer veterans. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
5947 Senate Relating to establishing the sustainable farms and fields grant program. Signed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
5976 Senate Relating to the access to baby and child dentistry program for children with disabilities. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
6027 Senate Relating to floating residences. Vetoed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
6028 Senate Relating to adoption of the uniform electronic transactions act and aligning statutory provisions relating to signatures, declarations, and documents. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
6029 Senate Relating to the uniform directed trust act. Signed Thu, Apr. 2, 2020
6032 Senate Relating to creating a Washington apples special license plate. Signed Thu, Mar. 19, 2020
6034 Senate Relating to extending the time allowed to file a complaint with the human rights commission for a claim related to pregnancy discrimination. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
6037 Senate Relating to business corporations. Signed Fri, Mar. 27, 2020
6038 Senate Relating to acupuncture and Eastern medicine. Vetoed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
6040 Senate Relating to the budgeting process for certain state waiver services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Signed Fri, Apr. 3, 2020
6045 Senate Relating to vulnerable users of a public way. Signed Wed, Mar. 25, 2020
6048 Senate Relating to the group-wide supervision of internationally active insurance groups. Signed 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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