| HB 1406-S.E - DIGEST |
| (DIGEST AS ENACTED) |
Establishes the intrastate building safety mutual aid system to provide for mutual assistance among member jurisdictions in the case of a building safety emergency or to participate in training and exercises. |
| VETO MESSAGE ON ESHB 1406 |
| April 29, 2011 |
| To the Honorable Speaker and Members, |
| The House of Representatives of the State of Washington |
| Ladies and Gentlemen: |
| I am returning herewith, without my approval as to Section 10, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1406 entitled: |
"AN ACT Relating to intrastate building safety mutual aid in the event of emergencies and other situations that temporarily render a jurisdiction incapable of providing required building safety services." |
| Section 10 creates the intrastate building safety mutual aid oversight committee, and provides that it shall be a committee of the Washington association of building officials. I do not believe the creation of this oversight committee is necessary to carry out the purposes of the act. If desired, the members of the intrastate building safety mutual aid system can establish a committee structure without the need of a statutory reference. |
| For these reasons, I have vetoed Section 10 of Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1406. |
| With the exception of Section 10, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1406 is approved. |
| Respectfully submitted, |
| Christine Gregoire |
| Governor |