BILL NUMBER:  SB 828
  VETOED	DATE: 10/13/2007




To the Members of the California State Senate:

I am returning Senate Bill 828 without my signature.

This bill would require the State Fire Marshal, in conjunction with
recognized statewide fire investigation entities, to update and amend
on or before January 1, 2009, standards and procedures for
accelerant dogs and their handlers.

This bill is unnecessary.  CAL FIRE and the State Fire Marshal have
existing authority to update their standards and certification
requirements as they deem appropriate.  Indeed, these standards were
updated only five years ago.

Nonetheless, I am directing the State Fire Marshal to review the
current standards and, if necessary, work with all interested
stakeholders to update and amend them to reflect the latest
applicable fire investigative techniques.

Sincerely,



Arnold Schwarzenegger