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
1154 House Relating to financing of Chehalis basin flood damage reduction and habitat restoration projects. Signed Tue, Mar. 31, 2020
1155 House Relating to meal and rest breaks and mandatory overtime for certain health care employees. Signed Wed, May. 8, 2019
1155 House Relating to sales and use tax for emergency communication systems and facilities. Signed Thu, May. 13, 2021
1157 House Relating to the apportionment of quick title service fees collected by appointed subagents. Signed Tue, Jun. 30, 2015
1159 House Relating to the number of fire protection district commissioners. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1160 House Relating to transportation funding and appropriations. Signed / Partial Veto Tue, May. 21, 2019
1161 House Relating to modifying the requirements for drug take-back programs. Signed Mon, May. 3, 2021
1163 House Relating to domestic violence. Signed Wed, May. 10, 2017
1165 House Relating to encouraging low-water landscaping practices as a drought alleviation tool. Signed Wed, Mar. 18, 2020
1165 House Relating to the Washington credit union act. Signed Fri, Mar. 11, 2022
1166 House Relating to state general obligation bonds and related accounts. Signed Fri, Jul. 10, 2015
1166 House Relating to fire protection district tax levies. Signed Tue, Apr. 25, 2017
1166 House Relating to supporting sexual assault survivors. Signed Tue, Apr. 23, 2019
1166 House Relating to expanding access to the homeless and foster care college students pilot program. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
1167 House Relating to Thurston county superior court judges. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
1168 House Relating to correcting restrictions on collecting a pension in the public employees' retirement system for retirees returning to work in an ineligible position or a position covered by a different state retirement system. Signed Fri, Apr. 24, 2015
1168 House Relating to long-term forest health and the reduction of wildfire dangers. Signed Thu, May. 13, 2021
1169 House Relating to student opportunity, assistance, and relief for student loans. Signed Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
1170 House Relating to the administrative powers of port districts. Signed Fri, Apr. 17, 2015
1170 House Relating to maintaining and facilitating court-based and school-based efforts to promote attendance and reduce truancy. Signed Tue, May. 16, 2017
1170 House Relating to modifying the expiration date of certain state fire service mobilization laws. Signed Tue, May. 7, 2019
1170 House Relating to building economic strength through manufacturing. Signed Fri, Apr. 16, 2021
1171 House Relating to pretrial release programs. Signed Mon, Mar. 17, 2014
1171 House Relating to amending child support income withholding provisions to comply with federal child support program requirements. Signed Wed, Apr. 14, 2021
1172 House Relating to the risk management and solvency assessment act. Signed Fri, Apr. 17, 2015

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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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