Washington Incentives and Laws

Legislative Session Information

The Washington Legislature meets annually from mid-January to mid-March in even numbered years, and from mid-January to late-April in odd numbered years, as part of a two-year legislative cycle. During the session, the governor must sign or veto legislation within five days of transmittal (except Sundays) or bills becomes law without signature. The governor must act upon bills transmitted during the last five days of the session within 20 days of transmittal (except Sundays) or they become law without signature.