2024 End of Session Legislative Recap

Last week the Washington State Legislature concluded with Sine Die (end of session, literal Latin meaning is “without a day”) for this year’s 60 day “short session” which began on Monday, January 8 and ended on Thursday, March 7.

Governor Inslee has 20 days to take action on bills that have passed the Legislature.  The Governor may decide to sign legislation, veto part of a bill, or veto all of it, however, the Legislature may vote to override the veto, but that rarely happens.  Bills that are delivered to the governor more than five days before the Legislature adjourns have five days to be acted on.  It’s also important to note that initiatives cannot be vetoed by the Governor. 

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