| Type of Measure |
|---|
| Inactive Bill - Vetoed |
| Majority Vote Required |
| Non-Appropriation |
| Fiscal Committee |
| Non-State-Mandated Local Program |
| Non-Urgency |
| Non-Tax levy |
| Last 5 History Actions | |
|---|---|
| Date | Action |
| 11/30/08 | Veto sustained. |
| 11/30/08 | Died on file. |
| 09/30/08 | In Senate. To unfinished business. (Veto) |
| 09/30/08 | Vetoed by Governor. |
| 09/17/08 | Enrolled. To Governor at 1 p.m. |
| Governor's Message |
|---|
To Members of the California State Senate: I am returning Senate Bill 37 without my signature. As I stated in vetoing similar legislation in 2006, I believe strongly in democracy and in honoring the will of the people. This bill represents a significant departure away from letting each individual state choose how to award its presidential electoral votes and towards a national vote for president. Because California's endorsement of a national popular vote would significantly change the debate on the matter, enactment of this bill would represent a major shift in the way not only Californians but all Americans choose their president. Such a significant change should be voted on by the people. As such, I cannot support this measure but encourage the proponents to seek approval of the people for the changes it proposes. For these reasons, I am returning this bill without my signature. Sincerely, Arnold Schwarzenegger |