HB 1053-S - DIGEST
(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Implements recommendations from the state bar association elder law section's executive committee report of the guardianship task force.

 
VETO MESSAGE ON SHB 1053

May 12, 2011

To the Honorable Speaker and Members,
The House of Representatives of the State of Washington

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I am returning, without my approval as to Section 11, Substitute House Bill 1053 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to the implementation of recommendations from the Washington state bar association elder law section's executive committee report of the guardianship task force."

Section 11 implements a fee schedule for filing of reports under RCW 11.92.040(2). The Judicial Branch has indicated support for the underlying bill, but opposition to the fee. Therefore, I am vetoing Section 11 and expect that the Judicial Branch agencies will implement the requirements of the bill within appropriated resources.

For this reason, I have vetoed Section 11 of Substitute House Bill 1053.

With the exception of Section 11, Substitute House Bill 1053 is approved.

Respectfully submitted,
Christine Gregoire
Governor