August 14, 2007

To the Honorable Members of the

Illinois House of Representatives

95th General Assembly

            Pursuant to Article IV, Section 9(b) of the Illinois Constitution of 1970, I hereby veto House Bill 3504, entitled “AN ACT concerning government.”  I recognize and appreciate the hard work of all the sponsors in passing this legislation.  However, I believe that the provisions of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act should extend to community college districts.          

            For this reason, I hereby veto and return House Bill 3504.

Sincerely,

ROD R. BLAGOJEVICH

Governor