HB 2498-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

      Establishes procedures to provide notice to small businesses of a proposed rule.

      Provides for a review of the rules by the joint administrative rules review committee.

      Directs the business assistance center to conduct a study regarding state regulations that affect specific businesses.

      Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved.

VETO MESSAGE ON HB 2498-S

                        April 2, 1992

To the Honorable, the House

  of Representatives of the

  State of Washington

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      I am returning herewith, without my approval as to section 7, Substitute House Bill No. 2498 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to regulatory fairness."

      Substitute House Bill No. 2498 amends a number of statutes to increase procedural protections for small business in the regulatory process.

      Section 7 has a drafting error.  Section 7 is applicable only to requirements included in an earlier draft.  This faulty reference renders the provision moot.

      Because of this technical flaw, I have vetoed section 7 of this bill.

      With the exception of section 7, Substitute House Bill No. 2498 is approved.

                        Respectfully submitted,

                        Booth Gardner

                        Governor