| VETO MESSAGE ON E2SSB 5809 |
| May 19, 2009 |
| To the Honorable President and Members, |
| The Senate of the State of Washington |
| Ladies and Gentlemen: |
| I have approved, except for Section 4, Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5809 entitled: |
"AN ACT Relating to workforce employment and training." |
| I am vetoing Section 4 of this bill. The policy intent of the bill can be accomplished without the Legislature directing how the Governor's discretionary Workforce Investment Act 10% fund is used. Although federal law does not prohibit the state Legislature from directing the Workforce Investment Act 10% funds, the approach taken by this bill would set an undesirable precedent. |
| For these reasons, I have vetoed Section 4 of Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5809. |
| With the exception of Section 4, Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5809 is approved. |
| Respectfully submitted, |
| Christine O. Gregoire |
| Governor |