BILL NUMBER:  AB 103
  VETOED	DATE: 10/10/1999




October 10, 1999



To the Members of the State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 103 without my signature.

This bill would require the State Department of Health Services to
create and implement by January 1, 2001 a method of reporting and
tracking HIV test results by unique confidential identifier.

The State Department of Health Services is pursuing a grant from the
federal Centers for Disease Control to fully fund the costs of an HIV
unique confidential identifier surveillance system.  If California
receives such funds, I will take steps to immediately implement such
a system.

My budget reflects a strong commitment towards preventing the
transmission of HIV and in providing effective treatment, including a
recent augmentation of $13.4 million General Fund to expand HIV/AIDS
education, prevention and care and treatment services.  In addition,
the Budget provides $140.3 million to fully fund anticipated demand
for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program.   Whether or not California
receives federal funding for surveillance, I will ensure that
California is directing its own H IV/AIDS efforts in a manner that
stresses prevention, counseling and testing and have directed my
Director of the State Department of Health Services to report to me
by December 1, 1999 on how the state currently targets its education
and prevention efforts towards areas and/or populations that may
experiencing an increase in HIV infection.

Sincerely,





GRAY DAVIS