HB 1744-S.E - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Revises provisions relating to the LEOFF system to authorize the inclusion of additional members.

VETO MESSAGE ON HB 1744-S

                   May 18, 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 4, Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1744 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system;"

     Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1744 expands the definition of membership in the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' retirement system to include officers employed by institutions of higher education and port districts.  I strongly favor the bill's direction in allowing more consistent membership definition.  However, section 4 amends RCW 41.54.010 which is also amended in Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1294 section 8, which I will be signing to allow portability for all LEOFF II members.  Therefore, section 4 of this bill is unnecessary.

     With the exception of section 4, Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1744 is approved.

                   Respectfully submitted,

                   Mike Lowry

                   Governor