VETO MESSAGE ON HB 1547-S

                   May 11, 1995

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 1, Substitute House Bill No. 1547 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to longshore and harbor workers;"

     This legislation extends the Temporary Washington State/United States Longshore and Harbor Workers Assigned Risk Plan to July 1, 1997.

     Section 1 of this bill refers to the reporting obligations of the advisory committee which assists in overseeing the plan.  However, I have already signed Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1107 which eliminates numerous state boards, commissions, and committees, including the committee referenced in section 1 of Substitute House Bill No. 1547.

     I am nonetheless committed to the fair and effective oversight of this plan.  In this regard, I am, by separate instrument, directing the Department of Labor and Industries to establish an ad hoc committee to continue in an advisory and reporting role.

     For these reasons, I am vetoing section 1 of Substitute House Bill No. 1547.

     With the exception of section 1, Substitute House Bill No. 1547 is approved.

                   Respectfully submitted,

                   Mike Lowry

                   Governor