VETO MESSAGE ON HB 1813-S

                   April 17, 1997

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 2, Substitute House Bill No. 1813 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to sales and use tax exemptions for motion picture and video production equipment and production services;"

     Substitute House Bill No. 1813 contains an emergency clause in section 2.  The emergency clause was included to make the bill's tax reduction available to motion picture and video production companies as soon as possible.

     Although this legislation is important, it is not a matter necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions.

     For these reasons, I have vetoed section 2, of Substitute House Bill No. 1813. 

     With the exception of section 2, Substitute House Bill No. 1813 is approved.

                   Respectfully submitted,

                   Gary Locke

                   Governor