VETO MESSAGE ON HB 1007

                   May 17, 1993

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 14, Engrossed House Bill No. 1007 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to statewide transportation planning."

     This bill defines the Washington State Department of Transportation's role in statewide transportation planning.

     Section 14 of the bill, amends RCW 47.05.031, directing that the Transportation Commission's comprehensive six-year program and financial plan for highway improvements be based upon the improvement needs identified in the state-owned facilities component of the Multimodal Transportation Plan created by this legislation.  Section 14 is not necessary since the same statute is amended in Substitute Senate Bill No. 5963, an Act Relating To Priority Programming Of Multimodal Solutions To Address State Highway Deficiencies, which also passed the Legislature this session.  Substitute Senate Bill No. 5963 spells out in more specific terms how that integration should take place and is the preferred wording for implementation of the intent of both bills.

     With the exception of Section 14, Engrossed House Bill No. 1007 is approved.

                   Respectfully submitted,

                   Mike Lowry

                   Governor