BILL NUMBER:  AB 1165
  VETOED	DATE: 10/13/2013




To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 1165 without my signature.

I share the author's concern that workplace safety risks need to be
abated quickly and not delayed during the appeals process.

Unfortunately, this measure would require the creation of a separate
hearing process at the Division of Occupational Safety and Health ?
duplicating an expedited Cal/OSHA Appeals Board process which was
recently adopted.

I am directing Cal/OSHA to consult with the author to make sure the
Appeals Board process is working as intended and, if necessary, to
recommend any additional administrative or regulatory actions that
may be needed.

Sincerely,



Edmund G. Brown Jr.