VETO MESSAGE ON E2SHB 2483

March 30, 2012

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 570, Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2483 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to higher education coordination."

The Legislature has passed two bills this session amending RCW 28B.117.020. To prevent a conflicting double amendment, I am vetoing Section 570 of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2483. This section would correct a reference to the Higher Education Coordinating Board in RCW 28B.117.020. Substitute House Bill 2254 eliminates the reference and obviates the need for correction.

For this reason I have vetoed Section 570 of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2483.

With the exception of Section 570, Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2483 is approved.

Respectfully submitted,
Christine Gregoire
Governor