BILL NUMBER:  AB 2850
  VETOED	DATE: 09/21/2004




To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 2850 without my signature.

This bill requires private security service contractors to retain
employees employed by the previous contractor for a period of at
least 90 days.  Since security concerns, particularly in Californias
high rises and government buildings, are higher than ever before, it
is imperative that security service contractors are able to make the
necessary staffing decisions that best provide the security their
clients demand.

In many cases, a new contractor will call upon the knowledge and
expertise of the existing employees in order to provide that
protection.  This is even more likely considering the amount of
training required for private security guards under current law.
Retaining current employees would not only provide the contractor
this expertise but also save the contractor the costs of the
training.  A statutory mandate is not needed for contractors to
appreciate these incentives.

Sincerely,



Arnold Schwarzenegger