| VETO MESSAGE ON SSB 5289 |
| May 16, 2017 |
| To the Honorable President and Members, |
| The Senate of the State of Washington |
| Ladies and Gentlemen: |
| I am returning herewith, without my approval as to Section 5, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5289 entitled: |
"AN ACT Relating to updating the distracted driving infraction." |
| The bill creates a new traffic infraction that prohibits a person from using a personal electronic device while driving a motor vehicle on a public highway. Section 5 creates a delayed implementation date of January 1, 2019. I am vetoing this section because public safety is better served by implementing this bill this year. |
| For these reasons I have vetoed Section 5 of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5289. |
| With the exception of Section 5, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5289 is approved. |
| Respectfully submitted, |
| Jay Inslee |
| Governor |