| VETO MESSAGE ON 2SSB 5433 |
| May 19, 2009 |
| To the Honorable President and Members, |
| The Senate of the State of Washington |
| Ladies and Gentlemen: |
| I have approved, except for Sections 8, 9, 10 and 11, Second Substitute Senate Bill 5433 entitled: |
"AN ACT Relating to modifying provisions of local option taxes." |
| This bill allows local governments flexibility to better use current revenues sources and additional options for transportation funding. Sections 8 through 11 would have given transit agencies the option of asking voters for up to $20 per vehicle per year to expand local transit capacity and fund transit-related expenses. Local entities currently have authority under a transportation benefit district to impose a vehicle fee that can be used for transportation operating, maintenance and capital investments. In addition, the 2009-11 transportation budget appropriates funds to the Joint Transportation Committee to conduct a study of alternative revenue sources of transportation funding; so dedicating a specific revenue source now is premature and impacts future decision-making flexibility. |
| For these reasons, I have vetoed Sections 8, 9, 10 and 11 of Second Substitute Senate Bill 5433. |
| With the exception of Sections 8, 9, 10 and 11, Second Substitute Senate Bill 5433 is approved. |
| Respectfully submitted, |
| Christine O. Gregoire |
| Governor |