SB 6036 - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Repeals provisions of chapter 35.58 RCW.

     Applies retroactively to January 1, 2000.

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     Senate Bill No. 6036 repeals certain motor vehicle excise tax statutes that were not expressly repealed in earlier legislation.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