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