VETO MESSAGE ON HB 1876

                   May 16, 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, Engrossed House Bill No. 1876 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to the modification of provisions governing certified health plans providing dental benefits only;"

     The restructuring and modifications to the 1993 Health Services Act made in Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1046, which I have already signed into law, allow for services as envisioned under Engrossed House Bill No. 1876 and eliminates the need for the dental service plans permitted by this legislation.

     For this reason, I have vetoed Engrossed House Bill No. 1876 in its entirety.

                   Respectfully submitted,

                   Mike Lowry

                   Governor