BILL NUMBER: AB 1276 VETOED DATE: 10/12/2009 To the Members of the California State Assembly: I am returning Assembly Bill 1276 without my signature. This bill places unnecessary hurdles on international trade and unnecessarily complicates processes. Additionally, the bill would defy current agreements with the World Trade Organization and existing trade agreements. The Governor's authority very clearly extends to both international and administrative matters, so he is well suited to represent the ideas of the California population on matters of trade. For these reasons I am unable to sign this bill. Sincerely, Arnold Schwarzenegger