VETO MESSAGE ON SHB 1518

April 21, 2009

To the Honorable Speaker and Members,
The House of Representatives of the State of Washington

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I am returning herewith, without my approval, Substitute House Bill 1518 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to prohibited practices in accountancy."

This bill is identical to Substitute Senate Bill 5434 which I signed on April 16, 2009. Because the provisions of that identical bill are already law, I am vetoing Substitute House Bill 1518 to avoid duplication and confusion.

For this reason I have vetoed Substitute House Bill 1518 in its entirety.

Respectfully submitted,
Christine Gregoire
Governor