| VETO MESSAGE ON EHB 2242 |
| May 19, 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 56, Engrossed House Bill 2242 entitled: |
"AN ACT Relating to creating a department of commerce." |
| Section 56 inadvertently removes the State Energy Program from the Revised Code of Washington. De-codifying the Energy Office was not the intent of this executive request legislation. I, therefore, have vetoed Section 56. |
| For these reasons, I have vetoed Section 56 of Engrossed House Bill 2242. With the exception of Section 56, Engrossed House Bill 2242 is approved. |
| Respectfully submitted, |
| Christine O. Gregoire |
| Governor |