BILL NUMBER: AB 656 VETOED DATE: 10/03/2011 To the Members of the California State Assembly: I am returning Assembly Bill 656 without my signature. This bill delegates solely to a legislative committee decisions on whether and for how long certain state commissions should exist. I don't think this is the best way to eliminate boards and commissions. I will work with the author to fashion a better process. Sincerely, Edmund G. Brown Jr.