VETO MESSAGE ON SB 5028-S

                   May 16, 1997

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 12, 13, 22, and 23, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5028 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to county treasury management;"

     This legislation is a technical bill that cleans up antiquated statutes, amends statutes to reflect existing practices, and simplifies the administration of county treasurers' duties.

     I fully support the intent and practice described in sections 12, 13, 22, and 23 of this bill, however, they are duplicative of sections of Substitute House Bill No. 1003, which I have already signed into law.

     For these reasons, I have vetoed sections 12, 13, 22, and 23 Substitute Senate Bill No. 5028.

     With the exception of sections 12, 13, 22, and 23, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5028 is approved.

                   Respectfully submitted,

                   Gary Locke

                   Governor