To The Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 1176 without my signature.

For some time now I have lamented the fact that major issues are overlooked while many
unnecessary bills come to me for consideration. Water reform, prison reform, and health
care are major issues my Administration has brought to the table, but the Legislature just
kicks the can down the alley.

Yet another Legislative year has come and gone without the major reforms Californians
overwhelmingly deserve. In light of this, and after careful consideration, I believe it is
unnecessary to sign this measure at this time.

Sincerely,

Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Note: According to the San Francisco Chronicle (Oct 28, 2009), Gov. Schwarzenegger sent this message to explain why he was vetoing a bill dealing with financing for the Port of San Francisco. Bill 1176 had been submitted by San Francisco Assemblyman Tom Ammiano, who (at a dinner in San Francisco on Oct. 7) had called the governor a liar and shouted from the audience to “kiss my gay ass.”