Last night, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger backed off his threat to veto everything in sight out because lawmakers couldn't reach a compromise on water policy. Instead, on Sunday night he vetoed only a third of the 700 or so bills on his desk -- still enough to seal his title as the stingiest governor in recent history.
Today we'll be taking a look at some of the South Bay-related bills that did (and did not) make the cut.
First up: SB 201.
This bill, by Sen. Jenny Oropeza (D-Redondo Beach) would have increased fines for the owners of "bandit" taxis. These cut-rate taxis compete with properly licensed and regulated taxi services, and have been particularly prevalent in low-income neighborhoods in Los Angeles. City officials have begun to crack down on the problem, but they sponsored a law to impose statewide standards.
Schwarzenegger said "nein." From his veto message:
Today we'll be taking a look at some of the South Bay-related bills that did (and did not) make the cut.
First up: SB 201.
This bill, by Sen. Jenny Oropeza (D-Redondo Beach) would have increased fines for the owners of "bandit" taxis. These cut-rate taxis compete with properly licensed and regulated taxi services, and have been particularly prevalent in low-income neighborhoods in Los Angeles. City officials have begun to crack down on the problem, but they sponsored a law to impose statewide standards.
Schwarzenegger said "nein." From his veto message:
Even though so-called "bandit" taxis are an increasing problem in many areas, this measure is unnecessary because local governments already have the ability to establish procedures regarding taxicab transportation and the impoundment of illegal taxicabs... This bill would create state standards for all jurisdictions to follow, ultimately removing local control and collectively reducing the ability of local governments to determine what is the best interests of their communities.More tk.
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