BILL NUMBER:  AB 1536
  VETOED	DATE: 10/12/2001




10/12/01



To Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 1536 without my signature.

This bill would appropriate $750,000 from the General Fund to create
a truancy court pilot project in Los Angeles County.  Also, the
Judicial Council estimates fifteen new positions and another $1.5
million to administer the programs.

Given the rapid decline of our economy and a budget shortfall of $1.1
billion through the first three months of this fiscal year alone, I
have no choice but to oppose additional General Fund spending.  It is
possible however this program could be funded in part from the $121
million in Juvenile Justice Prevention funds.

Sincerely,





GRAY DAVIS