| VETO MESSAGE ON ESSB 6095 |
| March 27, 2018 |
| To the Honorable President and Members, |
| The Senate of the State of Washington |
| Ladies and Gentlemen: |
| I am returning herewith, without my approval as to Sections 3011(2), 3011(3), 3011(4), 4002, 7018, and 7019, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6095 entitled: |
"AN ACT Relating to the capital budget." |
| Sections 3011(2), (3) and (4), page 83, Department of Ecology, Water Availability (91000343) |
| I appreciate the bipartisan effort and support to pass Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6091 (ESSB 6091) and the accompanying appropriation of $20 million in the enacted capital budget. Together, these measures are important in allowing appropriate development to proceed in rural areas of our state while also ensuring the protection of instream flows. Negotiations on ESSB 6091 were both substantial and difficult. Sections 3011(2), (3) and (4) single out particular projects for funding. This is a departure from the planning and implementation processes established only weeks ago in ESSB 6091, and circumvents the Department of Ecology's efforts to prioritize and approve projects. For these reasons, I have vetoed Sections 3011(2), (3) and (4). |
| Section 4002, pages 110-112, Aviation Revitalization Loans (92000003) |
| This section contains amendments identical to Substitute House Bill 1656 (SHB 1656) and reduces the amount available for loans by $2.5 million. Because I have vetoed SHB 1656 and I support the original $5 million appropriation, I have vetoed Section 4002. |
| Section 7018, page 153 |
| Section 7018 repeals Section 13 of Substitute House Bill 1656 (SHB 1656). Because I have vetoed SHB 1656, there is no need to repeal a section in that bill. For this reason, I have vetoed Section 7018. |
| Section 7019, page 154 |
| Section 7019 directs that Section 7018 takes effect when Substitute House Bill 1656 (SHB 1656) takes effect. Because I have vetoed Section 7018 and SHB 1656, this section is not necessary. For this reason, I have vetoed Section 7019. |
| For these reasons I have vetoed Sections 3011(2), 3011(3), 3011(4), 4002, 7018, and 7019 of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6095. |
| With the exception of Sections 3011(2), 3011(3), 3011(4), 4002, 7018, and 7019, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6095 is approved. |
| Respectfully submitted, |
| Jay Inslee |
| Governor |