BILL NUMBER:  AB 651
  VETOED	DATE: 10/07/2011




To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 651 without my signature.

This bill would put a raft of new regulations, fees and potential
fines on entities that pay people to gather signatures for a ballot
measure petition, including annual registration, reporting and
training requirements.

Initiatives are an important part of California's democracy.  I am
not convinced that these new requirements are needed or would improve
the initiative process.

Sincerely,



Edmund G. Brown Jr.