| VETO MESSAGE ON ESHB 2327 |
| May 15, 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 7, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2327 entitled: |
"AN ACT Relating to eliminating or reducing the frequency of reports prepared by state agencies." |
| Section 7 of Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2327 conflicts with Section 13 of Substitute Senate Bill 6171 that I signed on May 14, 2009. Section 7 eliminates a report on adverse events and incidents at medical facilities because there is no funding for this task. However, Section 13 of Substitute Senate Bill 6171 clarifies that this report is contingent on available funding. |
| For this reason, I have vetoed Section 7 of Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2327. |
| With the exception of Section 7, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2327 is approved. |
| Respectfully submitted, |
| Christine O. Gregoire |
| Governor |