VETO MESSAGE ON HB 1668

May 4, 2005

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 18, House Bill No. 1668 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to the administrative office of the courts;"

Section 18, which amends RCW 9.94A.660, presents an irreconcilable conflict with the provisions of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2015. Section 18 is rendered moot by language changes in Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2015, and has no substantive effect on either bill.

For these reasons, I have vetoed Section 18 of House Bill No. 1668.

With the exception of Section 18, House Bill No. 1668 is approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Christine O. Gregoire

Governor