VETO MESSAGE ON SB 5307-S

                   May 15, 1993

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 4, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5307 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to student safety and discipline"

     Section 4 of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5307 adds probable cause arrest authority for officers believing an individual illegally possesses or has illegally possessed a firearm or other dangerous weapon on school premises.

     Section 4 of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5307 is identical to Senate Bill No. 5107 which I have already signed.

     For this reason, I have vetoed section 4 of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5307.

     With the exception of section 4, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5307 is approved.

                   Respectfully submitted,

                   Mike Lowry

                   Governor