SB 6561-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Authorizes the establishment of linkages with federal, regional, industry associations, Northwest governments and nonprofit organizations to foster buying leads and information benefiting Washington suppliers and industry and trade associations.

     Authorizes the contract with agencies to carry out the purposes of the marketplace program.

VETO MESSAGE ON SB 6561-S

                   March 21, 1994

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 sections 1, 3 and 4, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6561 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to the marketplace program;"

     Substitute Senate Bill No. 6561 makes two separate amendments to RCW 43.31.526, section 1 to be effective immediately and section 2 to be effective on July 1, 1994.  The purpose of this dual amendment was to make the bill conform with the scheduled merger of the Departments of Fisheries and Wildlife.  At the time that Substitute Senate Bill No. 6561 was passed, the merger of these agencies was scheduled to occur on July 1, 1994.  With the passage of Senate Bill No. 6346, the merger of these agencies was moved up to March 1, 1994.  Therefore, the provisions of section 1 and the related effective dates in sections 3 and 4 are no longer necessary, and for these reasons, I am vetoing sections 1, 3 and 4 of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6561.

     With the exception of sections 1, 3 and 4, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6561 is approved.

                   Respectfully submitted,

                   Mike Lowry

                   Governor