BILL NUMBER:  AB 2264
  VETOED	DATE: 09/24/2010




To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 2264 without my signature.

Although I laud the intent of this bill to help our youth become
productive members of society, this bill goes too far in its
provisions.  Criminal fines provide a means to not only deter
criminal conduct, but also to help pay for the consequences of
undesirable behavior.  Encouraging those to avoid accountability for
conduct the local or state government has found harmful would set a
bad precedent for all citizens, particularly our youth.  Moreover,
the bill is drafted too broadly, applying to segments of the
population who are not in need and are capable of being responsible
for their conduct.  Courts regularly decide on payment schedules
based on a person's ability to pay and many counties have created
Homeless Courts to address concerns that prompted this bill, thus
this bill would unnecessarily limit judicial discretion.

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

Sincerely,



Arnold Schwarzenegger