BILL NUMBER:  SB 1811
  VETOED	DATE: 09/25/2000




SEP 25 2000

To the Members of the Senate:

I am returning Senate Bill 1811 without my signature.

This bill would exempt most specially constructed vehicles (kit cars)
from emission control equipment and Smog Check requirements.

SB 1811 would create a pollution control loophole for kit cars that
would slow the state's progress toward clean air.  California is
falling short of meeting federal and state health-based clean air
standards.  Weakening the Smog Check and motor vehicle emission
control programs by creating additional exemptions risks public
health as well as the loss of federal transportation funds.

Sincerely,





GRAY DAVIS