HB 2519 - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Simplifies the excise tax code through revising terminology, correcting mistakes, streamlining procedures, and deleting obsolete provisions.

VETO MESSAGE ON HB 2519

                   March 24, 2000

To the Honorable Speakers and Members,

  The House of Representatives of the State of Washington

Ladies and Gentlemen:

     I am returning herewith, without my approval as to section 4, House Bill No. 2519 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to simplifying the excise tax code through revising terminology, correcting mistakes, streamlining procedures, and deleting obsolete provisions;"

     Section 4 of this bill contained the same language as section 5 of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6467.  Accordingly, I have vetoed section 4 to avoid double amendment of the statute.

     For this reason, I have vetoed section 4 of House Bill No. 2519.

     With the exception of section 4, House Bill No. 2519 is approved.

                   Respectfully submitted,

                   Gary Locke

                   Governor