VETO MESSAGE ON SB 5337-S

                   May 6, 1993

To the Honorable President and Members,

  The Senate of the State of Washington

Ladies and Gentlemen:

     I am returning herewith, without my approval as to section 6, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5337 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to the department of transportation's aeronautics division."

     Section 6 of the bill amends RCW 47.68.240, addressing the penalties associated with violations of the aeronautics statutes in chapter 47.68 RCW.

     Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1127, which is awaiting my approval, deals with licensing and penalty issues generally for motor vehicles, water craft and aircraft, and also amends RCW 47.68.240 to make the penalties uniform between all modes of transportation.

     In this instance, I believe it is appropriate to defer to the Legislature's judgment in their efforts to have uniform penalties for all modes of transportation.

     For these reasons, I have vetoed Section 6 of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5337.

     With the exception of section 6, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5337 is approved.

                   Respectfully submitted,

                   Mike Lowry

                   Governor