BILL NUMBER:  SB 659
  VETOED	DATE: 10/10/1999




October 10, 1999

To Members of the California State Senate:

I am returning Senate Bill No. 659 without my signature.

This bill would expand eligibility for certain programs such as
CalWORKs and Food Stamps for persons convicted of a felony for
possession, use, manufacture or distribution of a controlled
substance, if they meet certain conditions relating to drug treatment
and testing.

Convicted felons do not deserve the same treatment as law-abiding
citizens, especially those that manufacture, transport, or distribute
drugs.  Sincerely,





GRAY DAVIS