VETO MESSAGE ON SB 5925

                   April 19, 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 section 2, Senate Bill No. 5925 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to certified instructional staff salaries;"

     The emergency clause in section 2 is not needed.  SB 5925 codifies the current state policy on credits recognized for state funding.  The bill will not affect state funding or school district reporting for the 1996-97 school year.  Without the emergency clause, the bill will take effect before September 1, 1997, the beginning of the 1997-98 school year.

     For these reasons, I have vetoed section 2 of Senate Bill No. 5925.  With the exception of section 2, I am approving Senate Bill No. 5925.

                   Respectfully submitted,

                   Gary Locke

                   Governor