HB 2244 - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Revises the classification of cities and towns.

     Repeals RCW 35.01.030.

     Repeals provisions of chapters 35.06, 35.23, 35.24, and 35.61 RCW.

VETO MESSAGE ON HB 2244

                   March 23, 1994

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 sections 2 and 73, House Bill No. 2244 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to classifications of cities and towns;"

     House Bill No. 2244 simplifies the statutes regarding the classification system for cities and towns.  It also clarifies the forms of government that a noncode city may adopt upon becoming a code city.  I am vetoing sections 2 and 73 of this bill because these sections of statute are repealed by other legislation enacted this session.  Section 2, which amends 29.07.105 RCW, is repealed within section 53 of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6188, a bill relating to the National Voter Registration Act.  Section 73, which amends 35A.29.150, is repealed within section 92 of Substitute House Bill No. 2278, a bill relating to local office vacancies.  The repeal of these two sections of statute that occurs in the other pieces of legislation is a preferable approach for updating these outdated statutes.

     With the exception of sections 2 and 73, House Bill No. 2244 is approved.

                   Respectfully submitted,

                   Mike Lowry

                   Governor