SB 5194.E - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS PASSED LEGISLATURE)

Includes the longshore and harbor workers' compensation account within the Washington insurance guaranty association.

VETO MESSAGE ON SB 5194

April 22, 2005

To the Honorable President and Members,

The Senate of the State of Washington

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I am returning, without my approval, Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5194 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to the United States longshore and harbor workers' compensation account in the Washington insurance guaranty association."

The House of Representatives forwarded an identical companion bill, Substitute House Bill 1196, to the Governor's Office on April 14, 2005. I signed that bill into law on April 20, 2005. Engrossed Senate Bill 5194, therefore, must be vetoed.

For these reasons, I have vetoed Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5194 in its entirety.

Respectfully submitted,

Christine O. Gregoire

Governor