VETO MESSAGE ON SB 6412

March 29, 2006

To the Honorable President and Members,
The Senate of the State of Washington

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I am returning, without my approval, Senate Bill No. 6412 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to superior court judges."

The substance of this bill was already accomplished through House Bill No. 2344, which I signed into law on March 9, 2006. Therefore, I am vetoing Senate Bill 6412 in its entirety.

Respectfully submitted,
Christine O. Gregoire
Governor