BILL NUMBER: AB 1730 VETOED DATE: 09/26/2016 To the Members of the California State Assembly: I am returning Assembly Bill 1730 without my signature. This bill authorizes a pilot project in four counties to provide services for youth victims of commercial sex trafficking contingent upon an appropriation in the state budget. There are numerous federal, state and local efforts underway to combat commercial sexual exploitation of children. In this year's budget, the state provided $19 million to fund the development of trafficking prevention and intervention services. Establishing a new pilot program in this area should be considered in the budget process. Sincerely, Edmund G. Brown Jr.