Unfortunately, Governor Gregoire did not cross out ("line item") the section of the Operating Budget that took $3.3 million from the Recreation Resource Account. As you know, we (as a boating coalition) wer eadamantly opposed to this raid.
While she didn't veto this section, she made it quite clear that this raid concerned her.
Quoting from the Governor's veto letter:
"I am not vetoing Section 307, which transfers $3.3 million of the Department of Fish and Wildlife's enforcement expenses from the State General Fund to the Recreation Resources (sic) Account. However, I do have concerns about the provision of the bill. A veto would not restore teh $3.3 million General Fund reduction and would result in the elimination of 30 enforcement officer positions. The Department cannot effectively enforce state fish and wildlife regulations with a reduction of this magntitude. The Recreation Resources (sic) Account provides grants for local boating projects across the state. The Legislature should reconsider this transfer next session."
If there's more to come here, you can find that news here.
While she didn't veto this section, she made it quite clear that this raid concerned her.
Quoting from the Governor's veto letter:
"I am not vetoing Section 307, which transfers $3.3 million of the Department of Fish and Wildlife's enforcement expenses from the State General Fund to the Recreation Resources (sic) Account. However, I do have concerns about the provision of the bill. A veto would not restore teh $3.3 million General Fund reduction and would result in the elimination of 30 enforcement officer positions. The Department cannot effectively enforce state fish and wildlife regulations with a reduction of this magntitude. The Recreation Resources (sic) Account provides grants for local boating projects across the state. The Legislature should reconsider this transfer next session."
If there's more to come here, you can find that news here.
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