ASSEMBLYMEMBER KAREN BASS
47TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
For Immediate Release: August 6, 2008
Contact: Steve Maviglio
Phone: (916) 319-2408

(Sacramento) – Speaker Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) today issued the following statement after the Governor stated he would veto all bills until he signs a budget:

“Like the Governor, we want to reach agreement on a budget that’s responsible and balanced, and 110 percent of our focus is on that. The Governor’s action today is yet another distraction that won’t have much impact other than the possible veto of public policy that moves our state forward.”

There are currently no Assembly bills on the Governor’s desk.

Here is a link to audio of Speaker Bass'’ statement:

• Assembly Speaker Karen Bass on Governor’s announcement regarding legislation and the budget. (mp3)

Video: Speaker Bass: Another Distraction from the Governor

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