VETO MESSAGE ON SB 5073
May 16, 2003
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 5 Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5073 entitled:
"AN ACT Relating to watershed management;"
This bill provides a number of mechanisms that will assist local governments to cooperate among themselves in watershed planning efforts.
With the concurrence of the prime sponsor, I have vetoed section 5, which contains some confusing language.
With the exception of section 5, I am signing Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5073.
For this reason, I have vetoed section 5 of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5073.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary Locke
Governor