BILL NUMBER:  SB 455
  VETOED	DATE: 09/30/2010




To the Members of the California State Senate:

I am returning Senate Bill 455 without my signature.

This bill would require that the five gubernatorial appointees to the
High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors (Board) be confirmed by
the Senate.

Current law provides that the five members of the High-Speed Rail
Board appointed by the Governor are not subject to Senate
confirmation.  I see no reason to change this.  I might be persuaded
to change my mind if the Legislature were to allow the Executive
Branch to confirm its four appointments to the Board.

For this reason I am unable to sign this bill.

Sincerely,



Arnold Schwarzenegger