HB 1022.E - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS PASSED LEGISLATURE)

     Provides that the state property tax levy for collection in 1996 shall be reduced by 4.7187 percent of the amount that would otherwise be allowed.

     Establishes procedures for an on-going program of state property tax reductions on a yearly basis based on the level of general fund tax revenues.

VETO MESSAGE ON HB 1022

                   June 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. 1022 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to reducing property taxes;"

     Engrossed House Bill No. 1022 would reduce the state school levy by 4.718% in calendar year 1996.  Today, I signed Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5000, which is identical to Engrossed House Bill No. 1022.

     For this reason, I have vetoed Engrossed House Bill No. 1022 in its entirety.

                   Respectfully submitted,

                   Mike Lowry

                   Governor