HB 1518-S - DIGEST
(DIGEST AS PASSED LEGISLATURE)

Prohibits a firm with an office in this state from performing or offering to perform attest services or compilation services, as those terms are defined in RCW 18.04.025, unless the firm is licensed under RCW 18.04.195 and all offices of the firm in this state are maintained and registered under RCW 18.04.205.

 
VETO MESSAGE ON SHB 1518

April 21, 2009

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, Substitute House Bill 1518 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to prohibited practices in accountancy."

This bill is identical to Substitute Senate Bill 5434 which I signed on April 16, 2009. Because the provisions of that identical bill are already law, I am vetoing Substitute House Bill 1518 to avoid duplication and confusion.

For this reason I have vetoed Substitute House Bill 1518 in its entirety.

Respectfully submitted,
Christine Gregoire
Governor