BILL NUMBER:  SB 942
  VETOED	DATE: 10/12/2007




To the Members of the California Senate:

I am returning Senate Bill 942 without my signature.

This bill attempts to address a legitimate problem in the workers'
compensation system.  Ensuring that injured workers have access to
supplemental job displacement benefit vouchers in a timely manner is
an essential component of our comp system.

Unfortunately, rather than addressing existing problems this bill
will create more problems.  The procedures proposed by this bill for
the issuance of vouchers are vague and will encourage litigation over
when the vouchers are to be issued and in what amount.  We have
worked too hard to remove unnecessary litigation from the work comp
system to now let it back in.

I encourage the proponents of this measure to work with employers,
insurers, and the Division of Workers' Compensation to find a more
appropriate solution to the problems with current law.

Sincerely,



Arnold Schwarzenegger