BILL NUMBER:  AB 623
  VETOED	DATE: 10/12/2009




To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 623 without my signature.

This bill would authorize the California Architects Board (Board) to
require a licensee, as a condition of renewal, to certify to the
Board that he or she has completed continuing education (CE) in, or
relevant to, the practice of architecture in subjects relating to
health, safety, and welfare.

I am supportive of the provisions that modify the documentation
requirements for the existing CE requirements, but I believe this
could be done administratively.  However, I do not believe we should
be placing additional burdens on licensees by demanding they fulfill
new continuing education requirements.

For these reasons, I am unable to sign this bill.

Sincerely,



Arnold Schwarzenegger