HB 1743 - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Allows the department of community, trade, and economic development to adopt rules to carry out chapter 43.190 RCW and the long-term care ombudsman provisions of the federal older Americans act, as amended, and applicable federal regulations.

VETO MESSAGE ON HB 1743

                   April 24, 1997

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 2, House Bill No. 1743 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to the long-term care ombudsman program;"

     House Bill No. 1743 requires the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to adopt rules for the state long-term care ombudsman program.  Section 2 of the bill is an emergency clause, implementing the bill immediately.

     Although this legislation is important, it is not a matter necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions.

     For this reason, I have vetoed section 2 of House Bill No. 1743.

     With the exception of section 2, I am approving House Bill No. 1743.

                   Respectfully submitted,

                   Gary Locke

                   Governor