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ASSEMBLY JOURNAL Oct. 1, 2004
positions by prolonging the hiring process when vacancies need to filled
in various state departments and agencies.
Additionally, this bill will add a cumbersome and potentially costly
exemption process to hire candidates for specified jobs and prolong
the current hiring process which may jeopardize the successful and
timely implementation of programs designed to improve services to
all Californians.
Sincerely,
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
Veto Message—Assembly Bill No. 2085
Governor’s Office, Sacramento
August 27, 2004
To the Members of the California State Assembly:
I am returning Assembly Bill 2085 without my signature.
While the intent of this bill is laudable, to reduce the number of rail
crossing accidents, the approach is unlikely to achieve the goal. If
drivers do not understand that dangerous driving at rail crossing is in
itself dangerous, it is doubtful that expanding the list of related
violations will have the hoped for deterrence the author seeks.
Sincerely,
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
Veto Message—Assembly Bill No. 1466
Governor’s Office, Sacramento
August 27, 2004
To the Members of the California State Assembly:
I am returning Assembly Bill 1466 without my signature.
Litter prevention and recycling messages have proven to be an
effective tool for conservation. While I believe it is important to utilize
litter prevention and recycling messages throughout the State, I do not
see it as good policy to place slogans into statute. In order for slogans to
be effective, they need to include cultural and regional elements, as well
as retain the ability to evolve with changing times. Placing a slogan in
statute does not provide the necessary flexibility.
This bill establishes ‘‘Don’t Trash California’’ and ‘‘California es tu
casa. No hagas de ella un basurero,’’ as the unified litter prevention and
recycling slogan for California. This bill authorizes agencies to
incorporate the unified message into all litter prevention and recycling
messages, signs and advertisements.
Litter prevention is a priority for the State and there is preliminary
data illustrating that pilot projects using these slogans have proven to be
effective. Therefore, I am directing Agencies to incorporate these
messages into signage and educational materials where appropriate.
For the aforementioned reasons, I am unable to sign this measure.
Sincerely,
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER