BILL NUMBER:  SB 768
  VETOED	DATE: 09/30/2006




To the Members of the California State Senate:

I am returning Senate Bill 768 without my signature.

SB 768, which would impose technology regulations on RFID-enabled ID
cards and public documents, is premature.  The federal government,
under the REAL ID Act, has not yet released new technology standards
to improve the security of government ID cards.  SB 768 may impose
requirements in California that would contradict the federal mandates
soon to be issued.

In addition, this bill may inhibit various state agencies from
procuring technology that could enhance and streamline operations,
reduce expenses and improve customer service to the public and may
unnecessarily restrict state agencies.  In addition, I am concerned
that the bills provisions are overbroad and may unduly burden the
numerous beneficial new applications of contactless technology.

Sincerely,



Arnold Schwarzenegger