BILL NUMBER: SB 1304 VETOED DATE: 09/26/2016 To the Members of the California State Senate: I am returning Senate Bill 1304 without my signature. This bill allows for retroactive property tax assessments for those affected by the Porter Ranch gas leak and expands the basis for future tax relief in similar circumstances. Under existing law, the county assessor can already reduce the assessed value of homes to reflect changed market conditions. I think that should be sufficient. Sincerely, Edmund G. Brown Jr.