BILL NUMBER:  SB 34
  VETOED	DATE: 10/11/2009




To the Members of the California State Senate:

I am returning Senate Bill 34 without my signature.

The California Constitution provides an important system of checks
and balance by giving the people direct control over their government
through initiative, referendum and recall.  This bill would limit
the initiative process by prohibiting a person from paying or
receiving money or anything of value based on the number of
signatures obtained on such petitions.

As I have stated when vetoing similar legislation, prohibitions on
per-signature payments will make it more difficult for grassroots
organizations to gather the necessary signatures and qualify measures
for the ballot.  Therefore, I am unable to sign this bill.

Sincerely,



Arnold Schwarzenegger