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
5124 Senate Relating to the practice of colon hydrotherapy. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
5126 Senate Relating to the Washington climate commitment act. Signed / Partial Veto Mon, May. 17, 2021
5128 Senate Relating to student transportation funding during a local, state, or national emergency. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
5131 Senate Relating to county clerks duties related to recall petitions. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
5132 Senate Relating to trusts and estates. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
5133 Senate Relating to the definition of confidential employee for the purposes of state collective bargaining. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
5135 Senate Relating to unlawfully summoning a police officer. Signed Tue, May. 18, 2021
5140 Senate Relating to protecting pregnancy and miscarriage-related patient care. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
5141 Senate Relating to reducing environmental and health disparities and improving the health of all Washington state residents by implementing the recommendations of the environmental justice task force. Signed Mon, May. 17, 2021
5145 Senate Relating to the prevention of seabed mining of hard minerals. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
5146 Senate Relating to authorizing the fish and wildlife commission to indemnify the federal government as a condition of securing certain funds. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
5151 Senate Relating to foster care and child care licensing by the department of children, youth, and families. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, May. 13, 2021
5152 Senate Relating to enhancing data stewardship and privacy protections for vehicle and driver data by clarifying the allowable uses of personal or identity information, prescribing penalties for data misuse, and codifying existing data contract practices. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
5157 Senate Relating to providing incentives to reduce involvement by persons with behavioral disorders in the criminal justice system. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5158 Senate Relating to utility wildland fire prevention advisory committee. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
5159 Senate Relating to payments in lieu of real property taxes by the department of fish and wildlife. Signed / Partial Veto Mon, May. 3, 2021
5160 Senate Relating to addressing landlord-tenant relations by providing certain tenant protections during the public health emergency, providing for legal representation in eviction cases, establishing an eviction resolution pilot program for nonpayment of rent cases, and authorizing landlord access to certain rental assistance programs. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, Apr. 22, 2021
5163 Senate Relating to the placement and treatment of conditionally released sexually violent predators. Signed Mon, May. 10, 2021
5164 Senate Relating to resentencing of individuals sentenced as a persistent offender due to a robbery in the second degree conviction. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
5165 Senate Relating to transportation funding and appropriations. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, May. 18, 2021
5169 Senate Relating to provider reimbursement for personal protective equipment during the state of emergency related to COVID-19. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
5172 Senate Relating to the retroactivity of overtime claims in exceptional cases. Signed Tue, May. 11, 2021
5177 Senate Relating to eliminating proof of nonmarriage as an element of a sex offense. Signed Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
5178 Senate Relating to establishing automatic waivers of select state health care laws to enable timely response by the health care system during a governor-declared statewide state of emergency. Signed Wed, May. 12, 2021
5179 Senate Relating to blood donation. Signed Wed, Apr. 7, 2021

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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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