BILL NUMBER:  SB 45
  VETOED	DATE: 10/11/2009




To the Members of the California State Senate:

I am returning Senate Bill 45 without my signature.

This bill would enact new penalties against contractors found by the
Labor Commissioner to be in violation of the public works law with
intent to defraud. This bill is not needed because provisions in
existing law are already adequate to preclude unscrupulous
contractors from bidding on public works jobs.  The standard of what
constitutes "intent to defraud" to warrant permanent debarment is
also not sufficiently defined.  Further, recently enacted legislation
strengthens existing law by creating an enforcement program to
minimize public works violations.

For these reasons, I am unable to sign this bill.

Sincerely,



Arnold Schwarzenegger