The Governor’s veto, while not unexpected, is frustrating and defies good public policy. His veto message stated:
To the Members of the California State Assembly: I am returning Assembly Bill 1542 without my signature. This bill requires the Division of Worker's Compensation to appoint qualified clinical neuropsychologists as Qualified Medical Examiners. This bill undermines the Division of Workers' Compensation's authority to apply consistent standards when it determines eligible medical specialties for the Qualified Medical Evaluator panel. The Division is not in the posit...
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