| HB 2570-S.E - DIGEST |
| (DIGEST AS ENACTED) |
Includes in the crimes of theft in the first degree and theft in the second degree, metal wire taken from a public service company or a consumer-owned utility when the costs of the damage to the company's or utility's property exceed five thousand dollars in value. |
| VETO MESSAGE ON ESHB 2570 |
| March 30, 2012 |
| 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 1, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2570 entitled: |
"AN ACT Relating to metal property theft." |
| Section 1 creates a twenty-four member task force to study the issue of metal theft and make recommendations to the Legislature. As I have stated many times, I do not support the statutory creation of new boards, commissions, work groups, or task forces. I believe this task force can be assembled independently, by the interested parties, without the need for a statute. In the alternative, the Legislative Committee(s) with jurisdiction can make the issue part of its interim work plan. |
| For these reasons, I have vetoed Section 1 of Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2570. |
| With the exception of Section 1, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2570 is approved. |
| Respectfully submitted, |
| Christine Gregoire |
| Governor |