BILL NUMBER:  SB 557
  VETOED	DATE: 10/12/2009




To the Members of the California State Senate:

I am returning Senate Bill 557 without my signature.

This measure would allow nuisance abatement provisions to be
instituted against real property used to facilitate the crime of
human trafficking.  While I support using nuisance abatement
proceedings to deter human trafficking, this measure would not apply
to all instances of human trafficking.  Instead, this measure is
limited to situations in which real property is used for illegal
gambling or prostitution.  Since these situations are already covered
under existing law, this measure is unnecessary.

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

Sincerely,



Arnold Schwarzenegger