BILL NUMBER:  SB 406
  VETOED	DATE: 10/12/2009




To the Members of the California State Senate:

I am returning Senate Bill 406 without my signature.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is of utmost priority in my
administration and is essential for achieving California's climate
change goals.  However, this bill would authorize a municipal
planning organization, a council of governments, or a county
transportation commission and a sub-regional council of governments,
by resolution, to impose a new fee on motor vehicles registered in
their jurisdiction.  As I have said in prior veto messages, such an
increase should be subject to voter approval.

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

Sincerely,



Arnold Schwarzenegger