SB 5307-S.E - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Prohibits firearms and dangerous weapons on school premises and specifies limited exceptions to the prohibition.

     Requires the schools to report all known incidents involving the possession of weapons on school premises, transportation systems, or athletic facilities.

VETO MESSAGE ON SB 5307-S

                   May 15, 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 4, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5307 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to student safety and discipline"

     Section 4 of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5307 adds probable cause arrest authority for officers believing an individual illegally possesses or has illegally possessed a firearm or other dangerous weapon on school premises.

     Section 4 of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5307 is identical to Senate Bill No. 5107 which I have already signed.

     For this reason, I have vetoed section 4 of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5307.

     With the exception of section 4, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5307 is approved.

                   Respectfully submitted,

                   Mike Lowry

                   Governor