| VETO MESSAGE ON 2SHB 1484 |
| May 6, 2009 |
| To the Honorable Speaker and Members, |
| The House of Representatives of the State of Washington |
| Ladies and Gentlemen: |
| I have approved, except for Section 1, Second Substitute House Bill 1484 entitled: |
"AN ACT Relating to habitat open space." |
| I am vetoing Section 1 of this bill, regarding the use of the riparian open space program to protect critical habitat for threatened or endangered species. The language in Section 1 of this bill is identical to language adopted into law when I signed SSB 5401 earlier this session. For this reason, I have vetoed Section 1 of Second Substitute House Bill 1484. |
| With the exception of Section 1, Second Substitute House Bill 1484 is approved. |
| Respectfully submitted, |
| Christine Gregoire |
| Governor |