VETO MESSAGE ON SB 6036

                   March 1, 2002

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 1, Senate Bill No. 6036 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to local motor vehicle excise taxes;"

     Senate Bill No. 6036 repeals certain motor vehicle excise tax statutes that were not expressly repealed in earlier legislation.  Section 1 of the bill is an uncodified statement of intent.  However, section 1 contains a drafting error that puts it in conflict with the operative portions of the bill.  Consequently, the chairs of the Senate and House transportation committees have requested that section 1 be vetoed.

     For these reasons, I have vetoed section 1 of Senate Bill No. 6036.

     With the exception of section 1, Senate Bill No. 6036 is approved.

                   Respectfully submitted,

                   Gary Locke

                   Governor