BILL NUMBER:  AB 2712
  VETOED	DATE: 09/29/2006




To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 2712 without my signature.

I sympathize with property owners who are faced with the problems
presented by registered sex offenders.  However, this bill would
prioritize property-owner liability protection before tenant safety.
I cannot support legislation that may compromise the safety of
families and children.  Protection of our children from sexual
predators should be the top priority and I encourage the Legislature
to revisit this dilemma in more depth next session to develop a
solution that protects both families an d property owners.

For these reasons, I cannot support this measure.

Sincerely,



Arnold Schwarzenegger