BILL NUMBER:  AB 322
  VETOED	DATE: 10/09/2011




To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 322 without my signature.

This measure would establish a new pilot program and require the
Department of Justice to test all rape kits collected from 10
specified counties.  These counties, however, don't wish to
participate in the program.

I don't see why we would mandate counties to participate in a program
they don't want, especially when the state is cutting back on so
many programs that are needed and wanted.

Local officials are in the best position to determine whether to
participate in such a program.


Sincerely,



Edmund G. Brown Jr.