VETO MESSAGE ON SB 6327-S

                        March 26, 1992

To the Honorable, the Senate

  of the State of Washington

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I am returning herewith, without my approval as to section 5, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6327 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to the award for excellence in education program."

      Substitute Senate Bill No. 6327 adds classified school employees to those eligible to receive recognition, and a stipend or tuition reimbursement, for outstanding performance and contribution to our public education system.  The work of classified school staff is vital to an effective school program.  They are deserving of this recognition.

      Section 5 puts this recognition in jeopardy by providing that if specific funding is not included in the 1993 appropriations act, the act will become null and void.  In recognition of the important service rendered by classified school employees, I am eliminating this "null and void" provision to ensure full participation in the award for excellence in education program.  For this reason, I have vetoed section 5 of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6327.

      With the exception of section 5, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6327 is approved.

                        Respectfully submitted,

                        Booth Gardner

                        Governor