BILL NUMBER: AB 1663 VETOED DATE: 10/08/1999 October 8, 1999 To the Members of the Assembly: I am returning Assembly bill No. 1663 without my signature. This bill would extend the sunset dates for the State Public Works Board Energy Efficiency Revenue Bond Program to January 1, 2005. Additionally, the bill would extend the sunset date for two California Energy Resources, Conservation and Development Commission energy efficiency loan programs to January 1, 2011. Although I am supportive of the Public Works Board Energy Efficiency Revenue Bond Program and increasing energy efficiency in public buildings, there does not appear to be a demand for the energy efficiency loans from the Energy Conservation Assistant Account or Local Jurisdiction Energy Assistance Account because loans are available from private-sector lenders at a lower rate of interest. I believe resources for these programs could better serve the needs of Californians for other high priori ty programs. Sincerely, GRAY DAVIS