VETO MESSAGE ON SHB 2496

March 14, 2008

To the Honorable Speaker and Members,
The House of Representatives of the State of Washington

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I am returning, without my approval, Substitute House Bill 2496 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to enhancing the mobility of certified public accountants."

This bill is a duplicate of Substitute Senate Bill 6604, which I am signing today. Substitute House Bill 2496 is therefore redundant.

For these reasons, I have vetoed Substitute House Bill 2496 in its entirety.

Respectfully submitted,
Christine Gregoire
Governor