Of course, in California, Republican-authored bills almost never see the light of day.
An excellent point and one lost on many in California.
Many Californians assume that the governor has the unilateral authority to kill proposed legislation through his veto power. He doesn't. That power rest with the Republican minority in the legislature.
As badly as Schwarzenegger has obstructed and mistreated legislative Republicans I'm surprised they haven't returned the favor by quickly overturning one of his election year vetoes.
One of the few ways that these faithful hand maidens have to get their master's attention is to bite the hand that abuses them. Their press conference should begin with:
"You know Governor, you kick us around all year and then you expect us to come to your rescue during your campaign without even so much as a mention of the power behind your veto authority, let alone a "Thank you.". We've had it. Start vetoing the annual budget submissions or face our deserved wrath!
He did veto one Republican bill back in July--AB 2423 by Mark Wyland having to do with Science Instruction.