Bills Gov. Schwarzenegger vetoed this month and how Gaines voted

Bills Vetoed: 

SB 885, which would have barred the sale of gift cards that contain a “dormancy fee.” The governor said the measure would place an unnecessary burden on small businesses (LOS ANGELES TIMES) Gaines voted NO

AB 2411, which would have brought pet health insurance under the regulation of the state Dept. of Insurance. The governor said the agency already has the authority to oversee the industry (STATE NET) Gaines voted NO

SB 427, a bill that would have imposed a $5,000 fine on auto repair shops that do not properly restore an airbag that has been deployed in a crash (COLLISIONWEEK.COM). Gaines voted NO

AB 482, which would have barred Golden State employers from using the results of a credit report to hire, fire or promote workers (STATE NET).  Gaines voted NO

AB 2187, which would have created a new misdemeanor crime for employers who fail to pay a worker who quits or is terminated their full due wages within 90 days. The governor also vetoed a companion measure, AB 1881, which would have made such workers eligible to receive up to twice the amount they are owed in damages (LOS ANGELES TIMES). Gaines voted NO

 AB 1656, which would have required fur clothing manufacturers to attach conspicuous labels naming the kind of animal used for each garment (SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE). Gaines voted NO

 

SB 933, which would have barred CALIFORNIA retailers from charging consumers a fee for using a debit card (SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE).  Gaines  Did not vote

SB 515, which would have required Golden State schools, regional occupational programs and community colleges to show that at least half of their course offerings are linked to high-demand workforce needs (STATE NET). Gaines voted NO

AB 572, which would have required public charter schools to disclose financial conflicts of interest in awarding vendor contracts and to make board meetings open to the public (CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE).  Gaines voted NO

SB 1451, which would have required Golden State schools to screen the content of new textbooks to ensure they do not contain changes made in the TEXAS education curriculum and to report findings to the Legislature and state education officials (HOSUTON CHRONICLE). Gaines voted NO

AB 2540, which would have barred health insurers from rescinding individual health policies when the holder becomes ill. The governor said the matter is already addressed by the federal health care reform law (LOS ANGELES TIMES). Gaines voted NO

SB 1231, which would have required most government vendors to certify that none of their products are produced by forced labor or in sweatshops (STATE NET). Gaines voted NO

 

SB 1207, legislation that would have required local governments to address fire prevention and protection as part of their land-use decisions. Gaines voted NO