VETO MESSAGE ON ESHB 2626

April 3, 2014

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 No. 2626 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to establishing statewide educational attainment goals."


With this legislation we are taking the important step of adopting post-secondary attainment goals for all Washingtonians.

Section 1 is an intent section that discusses the labor market and attainment statistics and is not necessary to interpret or implement the substantive provisions of the bill.

For these reasons I have vetoed Section 1 of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2626.

With the exception of Section 1, Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2626 is approved.

Respectfully submitted,
Jay Inslee
Governor