BILL NUMBER:  SB 31
  VETOED	DATE: 09/24/2000




SEP 24 2000

To Members of the California State Senate:

I am returning Senate Bill No. 31 without my signature.

This bill would make various changes to existing law as it related to
the sale, transfer, or possession of firearms.

I am vetoing this bill because it is inconsistent with my policy to
provide law enforcement agencies, both state and local, time to
absorb and enforce the major firearm provisions that have been
recently enacted into law.  The impact of several recently enacted
bills needs to be measured and analyzed before burdening law
enforcement officials with additional responsibilities or projects.

Sincerely,





GRAY DAVIS