VETO MESSAGE ON SSB 5199

May 6, 2009

To the Honorable President and Members,
The Senate of the State of Washington

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have approved, except for Sections 1 through 7, Substitute Senate Bill 5199 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to public water supply system operators."

Sections 1 through 7 of Substitute Senate Bill 5199 are identical to Substitute House Bill 1283 that I signed on April 25, 2009. For this reason, I have vetoed Sections 1 through 7 of Substitute Senate Bill 5199. With the exception of sections 1 through 7 Substitute Senate Bill 5199 is approved.

Respectfully submitted,
Christine Gregoire
Governor