BILL NUMBER: SB 817 VETOED DATE: 09/23/2016 To the Members of the California State Senate: I am returning Senate Bill 817 without my signature. This bill allows four cities that incorporated after January 1, 2004 and before January 1, 2012 to receive additional property tax revenue through a redistribution of Vehicle License Fee revenue. Last year, in recognition of the fiscal challenges these four cities confront, I signed SB 107 which provided them approximately $24 million dollars. While I commend Senator Roth's tireless commitment to assist the cities, this bill requires the state to make additional and long term General Fund spending commitments. As such, this proposal must be considered in light of other budget priorities during upcoming budget deliberations. Sincerely, Edmund G. Brown Jr.