BILL NUMBER: AB 483 VETOED DATE: 10/10/2015 To the Members of the California State Assembly: I am returning Assembly Bill 483 without my signature. This bill would require various programs ? but not all ? within the Department of Consumer Affairs to prorate license fees, based on how many months have elapsed between the initial issuance of a license and time of renewal. Creating an equitable licensing fee is a policy I support. Such an endeavor, however, can be crafted more carefully and thoughtfully through regulation. I am directing the Department of Consumer Affairs to work with each board, bureau, and commission to devise a sound approach to gurantee that each licensee pays a fair amount. Sincerely, Edmund G. Brown Jr.