BILL NUMBER:  AB 1657
  VETOED	DATE: 09/17/2012




To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 1657 without my signature.

This bill adds a $1 assessment to the cost of a moving violation
ticket to fund the Roman Reed Program for spinal cord injury at the
University of California.

Spinal cord injury research is certainly worthwhile, but the funding
method chosen is not.  Loading more and more costs on traffic tickets
has been too easy a source of new revenue.  Fines should be based on
what is reasonable punishment, not on paying for more general fund
activities.

Sincerely,



Edmund G. Brown Jr.