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 Number Chambersort descending Description Governor's Action Signed Date
2105 House Relating to promoting transparency in government by requiring public agencies with governing bodies to post agendas online in advance of meetings. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2106 House Relating to holding a primary for county offices. Signed Wed, Mar. 12, 2014
2108 House Relating to hearing instrument fitter/dispensers. Signed Wed, Apr. 2, 2014
2111 House Relating to the enforcement of regional transit authority fares. Signed Mon, Mar. 31, 2014
2115 House Relating to the composition of the officer promotion board. Signed Wed, Apr. 2, 2014
2119 House Relating to designating Palouse falls as the state waterfall. Signed Tue, Mar. 18, 2014
2125 House Relating to removing the requirements that all fines collected be credited to the Washington horse racing commission class C purse fund account. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2130 House Relating to the veterans innovations program. Signed Wed, Apr. 2, 2014
2137 House Relating to provisions governing commercial motor vehicles. Signed Mon, Mar. 31, 2014
2140 House Relating to credit unions' mergers. Signed Wed, Mar. 12, 2014
2146 House Relating to department of labor and industries appeal bonds. Signed Wed, Apr. 2, 2014
2151 House Relating to recreational trails. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
2153 House Relating to the treatment of eosinophilic gastrointestinal associated disorders. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
2155 House Relating to preventing theft of alcoholic spirits from licensed retailers. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2160 House Relating to allowing physical therapists to perform spinal manipulation. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
2163 House Relating to dextromethorphan. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2164 House Relating to evidence-based and research-based interventions for juvenile firearm offenders. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
2167 House Relating to changing the date by which challenged schools are identified. Signed / Partial Veto Wed, Apr. 2, 2014
2171 House Relating to strengthening economic protections for veterans and military personnel. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2175 House Relating to removing barriers to economic development in the telecommunications industry. Signed Fri, Mar. 28, 2014
2191 House Relating to compliance with inspections of child care facilities. Signed Wed, Mar. 12, 2014
2192 House Relating to promoting economic development through enhancing transparency and predictability of state agency permitting and review processes. Signed Thu, Mar. 27, 2014
2195 House Relating to involuntary medication for maintaining the level of restoration in jail. Signed Wed, Mar. 12, 2014
2207 House Relating to eliminating the reduction in state basic education funding that occurs in counties with federal forest lands. Signed / Partial Veto Mon, Mar. 31, 2014
2208 House Relating to heavy civil construction projects. Signed Wed, Mar. 19, 2014

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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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