| Type of Measure |
|---|
| Inactive Bill - Died |
| Majority Vote Required |
| Non-Appropriation |
| Fiscal Committee |
| Non-State-Mandated Local Program |
| Non-Urgency |
| Non-Tax levy |
| Last 5 History Actions | |
|---|---|
| Date | Action |
| 11/30/10 | Died on file. |
| 09/27/10 | In Senate. To unfinished business. (Veto) |
| 09/25/10 | Vetoed by Governor. |
| 09/03/10 | Enrolled. To Governor at 11:45 a.m. |
| 08/25/10 | Senate concurs in Assembly amendments. (Ayes 23. Noes 11. Page 4908.) To enrollment. |
| Governor's Message |
|---|
To the Members of the California State Senate: I am returning Senate Bill 970 without my signature. While I support efforts to encourage college students to participate in elections, this bill is unnecessary. Current law provides sufficient flexibility for voters that vote by mail to return their ballots in a timely manner. Creating a voluntary pilot program to set up a drop off location for vote by mail ballots on select college campuses creates unnecessary cost pressures for the Secretary of State and local elections officials. A citizen's right to vote also comes with certain responsibilities, particularly to ensure that his or her ballot is submitted on time. Many Californians with busy schedules make the time to vote. The vote by mail option allows voters to complete their ballot at their convenience and to return it by mail, in person at the county elections office, or at any polling place in their county on Election Day. I believe these options provide the flexibility for all voters, including college students, to return their ballots. Consequently I am unable to sign this bill. Sincerely, Arnold Schwarzenegger |