BILL NUMBER:  AB 962
  VETOED	DATE: 10/07/2005




To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 962 without my signature.

This measure, opposed by union representatives and railroad
corporations alike, would impose state-only standards on the
operation of railroads in California.  The courts have consistently
invalidated state laws based on preemption by the Federal Railway
Safety Act.  Uniform nationwide laws are critical to maintaining safe
operations.

While this bill was introduced to improve safety, it ironically could
have the opposite effect for employees, passengers, and the public.


For this reason, I cannot support this measure.

Sincerely,



Arnold Schwarzenegger