BILL NUMBER:  AB 2954
  VETOED	DATE: 09/27/2002




SEP 27, 2002

To Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 2954 without my signature.

This bill would require that any general plan land use element
adopted or amended after January 1, 2004, address the distribution of
childcare facilities in the land use element.

I certainly recognize the importance of childcare facilities and I
commend the author for his leadership on this issue.  Indeed, I
encourage local communities to address the distribution of childcare
facilities in their general plan land use element.  However, I am
obligated to evaluate this bill within the overall context of its
effect on the General Fund during these uncertain fiscal times.  As
written, AB 2954 is a reimbursable mandate.  As all 535 general plans
are amended over time, the co st to the state would reach $100
million at a time when the state is facing very difficult financial
pressures.

Sincerely,



GRAY DAVIS