BILL NUMBER: SB 334
VETOED DATE: 10/07/2011
To the Members of the California State Senate:
I am returning Senate Bill 334 without my signature.
This bill would require that the voter pamphlet list the top five
contributors for and against a ballot measure. Printing of the voter
pamphlet starts months before an election, so the required
contributor list would only include contributions received more than
15 weeks before an election. I am concerned that this outdated
information could mislead voters about the true supporters and
opponents of a ballot measure.
The Secretary of State's website already provides up-to-date and
accurate information on all campaign contributions. It is a helpful
resource for concerned voters.
Sincerely,
Edmund G. Brown Jr.