| HB 2626-S.E - DIGEST |
| (DIGEST AS ENACTED) |
Provides that, acknowledging the recommendations in the higher education ten-year roadmap, the legislature is encouraged by the student achievement council's efforts to meet the following goals in order to meet the societal and economic needs of the future: (1) All adults in Washington, ages twenty-five to forty-four, will have a high school diploma or equivalent by 2023; and |
(2) At least seventy percent of adults in Washington, ages twenty-five to forty-four, will have a postsecondary credential by 2023. |
| VETO MESSAGE ON ESHB 2626 |
| April 3, 2014 |
| To the Honorable Speaker and Members, |
| The House of Representatives of the State of Washington |
| Ladies and Gentlemen: |
| I am returning herewith, without my approval as to Section 1, Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2626 entitled: |
"AN ACT Relating to establishing statewide educational attainment goals." |
| With this legislation we are taking the important step of adopting post-secondary attainment goals for all Washingtonians. |
| Section 1 is an intent section that discusses the labor market and attainment statistics and is not necessary to interpret or implement the substantive provisions of the bill. |
| For these reasons I have vetoed Section 1 of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2626. |
| With the exception of Section 1, Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2626 is approved. |
| Respectfully submitted, |
| Jay Inslee |
| Governor |