BILL NUMBER:  AB 955
  VETOED	DATE: 09/25/2012




To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 955 without my signature.

This bill would extend the sunset date of the California Recreational
Trails Committee from January 1, 2013 to January 1, 2028.

While the Committee originally intended to provide opportunities for
stakeholder participation on trail plans and issues, it did not meet
for two years prior to 2011 and currently only plans to hold one
meeting annually.  In an effort to streamline state government and
retain public participation, I have signed AB1478 which reconstitutes
the make-up of the State Park and Recreation Commission.

I ask the Commission to dedicate time to discuss trail plans and
issues during at least one annual meeting so that recreational trail
stakeholders can offer their advice on recreational plans.

Sincerely,



Edmund G. Brown Jr.