BILL NUMBER:  SB 229
  VETOED	DATE: 10/08/2015




To the Members of the California State Senate:

I am returning Senate Bill 229 without my signature.

This bill appropriates $5 million from the General Fund for 12 new
superior court judgeships and accompanying staff.

I am aware that the need for judges in many courts is acute ?
Riverside and San Bernardino are two clear examples. However, before
funding any new positions, I intend to work with the Judicial Council
to develop a more systemwide approach to balance the workload and
the distribution of judgeships around the state.

Sincerely,



Edmund G. Brown Jr.