2002 Signature 2002 Veto 2002 No Action 2001 Veto 2001 No Action 2000 Signature 2000 Veto 2000 No Action 1999 Signature 1999 Veto 1998 Signature 1998 Veto 1998 No Action 1997 Signature 1997 Veto 1996 Signature 1996 Veto 1995 Signature 1995 Veto 1995 No Action		July 18, 2000 TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE: In accordance with the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 43-1-4, I am transmitting herewith, with my disapproval, OO-S-2980 Substitute A, "An Act Relating to Licensing Second Hand Dealers in the Town of Burrillville." This bill would enable the Burrillville Town Council to issue and revoke licenses for second-hand dealers and to impose any reasonable conditions and restrictions that promote the public health, safety, and general welfare. It would become effective only upon an affirmative local vote on primary day, September 12, 2000. I do not object to the substance of this bill. However, both the Town and the Secretary of State have requested a veto due to the date of the public vote. By mandating the vote on primary day, as opposed to the general election in November, the bill can create voter confusion and lower turnout, and would require a primary and special election held at the same time. This would place too great a risk to the integrity of the electoral process, and it would also be very difficult to administer. For the foregoing reasons, I disapprove of this legislation and respectfully urge your support of this veto. Sincerely, Lincoln Almond Governor