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
5657 Senate Relating to computer science instruction in state long-term juvenile institutions. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5664 Senate Relating to forensic competency restoration programs. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
5676 Senate Relating to providing a benefit increase to certain retirees of the public employees' retirement system plan 1 and the teachers' retirement system plan 1. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
5678 Senate Relating to energy transformation, nonemitting electric generation, and renewable resource project analysis and declaratory orders. Signed Thu, Mar. 17, 2022
5687 Senate Relating to certain traffic safety improvements. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5689 Senate Relating to transportation funding and appropriations. Signed / Partial Veto Fri, Mar. 25, 2022
5693 Senate Relating to fiscal matters. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
5694 Senate Relating to recognizing Indian tribes as among the governmental entities with which the department of corrections may enter into agreements on matters to include the housing of inmates convicted in tribal court. Signed Thu, Mar. 31, 2022
5695 Senate Relating to a body scanner pilot program at the department of corrections. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5701 Senate Relating to determining monthly wages for workers' compensation. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
5702 Senate Relating to requiring coverage for donor human milk. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5713 Senate Relating to providing a property tax exemption for limited equity cooperative housing. Signed Thu, Mar. 17, 2022
5714 Senate Relating to creating a sales and use tax deferral program for solar canopies placed on large-scale commercial parking lots and other similar areas. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5715 Senate Relating to modifying the definition of broadband or broadband service. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5720 Senate Relating to student financial literacy education. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5722 Senate Relating to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in buildings. Signed Fri, Mar. 25, 2022
5728 Senate Relating to the state's portion of civil asset forfeiture collections. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5729 Senate Relating to creating a good cause exception to administrative hearing deadlines for applicants or recipients of certain public assistance benefits. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5736 Senate Relating to partial hospitalizations and intensive outpatient treatment services for minors. Signed Thu, Mar. 17, 2022
5741 Senate Relating to creating Patches pal special license plates. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 2022
5745 Senate Relating to increasing the personal needs allowance for persons receiving state financed care. Signed Thu, Mar. 24, 2022
5747 Senate Relating to the statewide master oil and hazardous substance spill prevention and contingency plan. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
5749 Senate Relating to rent payments made by residential and manufactured housing community tenants. Signed Thu, Mar. 17, 2022
5750 Senate Relating to designating the Washington state leadership board a trustee of the state of Washington. Signed Thu, Mar. 17, 2022
5753 Senate Relating to enhancing the capacity of health profession boards, commissions, and advisory committees. Signed Wed, Mar. 30, 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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