“The historic delay in passing the 2008-2009 State Budget has forced me to prioritize the bills sent to my desk at the end of the year’s legislative session. Given the delay, I am only signing bills that are the highest priority for California. This bill does not meet that standard and I cannot sign it at this time,” the message reads.
Tran was disappointed that the bill failed because, he said, it wouldn’t have been fully funded by nonprofits and private business interests. It’s not unprecedented for a governor to veto a unanimous bill, though.
“It wouldn’t be the first or the last bill that has unanimous support but still gets the veto punch from the governor,” Tran said.
Tran had one other bill that was signed dealing with sharing of law-enforcement information.
State Sen. Tom Harman had four bills up for review, and they all were signed by the governor. They included legislation changing the way that lawsuits against building owners who are accused of violating accessibility laws are handled, and allowing for some catering businesses to serve beer and wine off-site.
Assemblyman Chuck DeVore also had nothing vetoed. He had a bill signed that made it illegal for a company that issued a parking ticket to collect the money for the ticket to avoid any conflict of interest.
DAIGLE NAMED TO OCEAN TASK FORCE
Newport Beach Councilwoman Leslie Daigle is diving into a state task force that will work to improve the design and management of the region’s marine protected areas.
