BILL NUMBER:  AB 574
  VETOED	DATE: 10/12/2009




To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 574 without my signature.

I support California's strong anti-smoking programs, as evidenced by
my support for several anti-smoking bills over the last several
years.  I signed legislation that prohibited smoking in a vehicle
with children; increased the fines and penalties for selling tobacco
products to underage minors; and banned tobacco products in our state
correctional facilities and state hospitals.  I also support
California's strong anti-smoking program and included funds for a
stronger smoking cessation program in my 2007 health care reform
proposal.

However, this bill is unnecessary.  Current law already prohibits
smoking in hospital patient care areas, waiting rooms and visiting
rooms of a health facility.  Hospitals also have the ability to
further restrict smoking on their campuses to include open-air areas
such as patios, parking lots and sidewalks.

For this reason, I am unable to sign this bill.

Sincerely,



Arnold Schwarzenegger