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VETOES
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H.B. 622
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16-103.
(a) All OSSEOUS surgical procedures of the ankle below the level of the dermis,
arthrodeses of 2 or more tarsal bones, and complete tarsal osteotomies that are
performed by a licensed podiatrist shall be performed in a licensed hospital OR
AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, subject to the provisions of § 19-351 of the Health
- General Article.
(B) A LICENSED PODIATRIST WHO PERFORMS A AN OSSEOUS SURGICAL
PROCEDURE OF THE ANKLE BELOW THE LEVEL OF THE DERMIS, ARTHRODESES
ARTHRODESIS OF 2 OR MORE TARSAL BONES, OR A COMPLETE TARSAL OSTEOTOMY
IN A LICENSED AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER MUST:
(1) HAVE ACTIVE CURRENT SURGICAL PRIVILEGES AT A LICENSED
HOSPITAL FOR THE SAME PROCEDURE; AND
(2) MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMBULATORY SURGICAL
CENTER
[(b)] (C) Nothing in this title shall prohibit a licensed hospital OR
AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER from establishing qualifications or delineating
privileges for the performance of surgical procedures of the HUMAN FOOT OR ankle
[and], the anatomical structures that attach to the HUMAN foot, OR THE SOFT
TISSUE BELOW THE MID-CALF by a licensed podiatrist in the hospital OR
AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER.
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 2005.
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May 20, 2005
The Honorable Michael E. Busch
Speaker of the House
State House
Annapolis, MD 21401
Dear Mr. Speaker:
In accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland Constitution, today I have
vetoed House Bill 622 - Elections - Absentee Voting on Demand
House Bill 622 eliminates the requirements that currently exist for a voter to qualify
for an absentee ballot. Under current law, a voter is required to provide a statutory
reason in order to cast an absentee ballot, such as service in the armed forces, illness,
disability or absence from the polling place on Election Day. This bill would remove
the existing restrictions on absentee eligibility and put Maryland in the category of a
"no-excuse" absentee voting state.
Maryland has a national reputation as a state with a rich history of voter fraud. Over
the years, the General Assembly has carefully crafted an election process that
includes numerous safeguards to protect against voter irregularities. We require most
voters to personally appear at their own election precinct on a single day, Election
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