BILL NUMBER:  AB 1278
  VETOED	DATE: 09/23/2012




To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 1278 without my signature. Helping
people to quit smoking is a laudable health goal. In fact, many
hospitals already designate their campuses "smoke-free" and impose
fines on violators. Nothing in current law prevents hospitals from
adopting this practice.

Finally, I would note that this bill eliminates penalties for smoking
in hospitals. Why?

Sincerely,



Edmund G. Brown Jr.