BILL NUMBER:  SB 338
  VETOED	DATE: 10/11/2013




To the Members of the California State Senate:

I am returning Senate Bill 338 without my signature.

This bill requires the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to conduct
annual safety inspections for stretch limousines and charge an
inspection fee in an amount up to $75.  Unfortunately, the fee is
insufficient to cover the actual cost of the inspections.

Riding in a limousine should be free from dangers that can be avoided
with an annual safety inspection.  I already signed SB 109 this year
that sets basic requirements for emergency escape windows.  I call
on the Legislature to send me urgency legislation next January with
the same provisions except authorizing the CHP to charge a fee for
the actual cost to perform the inspections.


Sincerely,



Edmund G. Brown Jr.