WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor

BEFORE EXAMINATION OF ANY DOCUMENT BY THE INMATE OR THE INMATE'S
REPRESENTATIVE.

4-506.

Each hearing examiner and Commission member determining if
an inmate is suitable for release on parole shall consider:

(1)  The circumstances surrounding the crime;

(2)  The physical, mental, and moral qualification of
the inmate eligible for parole;

(3)  The progress of the inmate during his
confinement, including the academic progress of the inmate in the
mandatory education program required in § 12-102 of the Education
Article;

(4)  Whether or not there is reasonable probability
that the inmate, if released on parole, will remain at liberty
without violating the law; [and]

(5)  Whether or not release on parole of the inmate is
compatible with the welfare of society;

(6)  AN UPDATED VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT OR
RECOMMENDATION PREPARED UNDER § 4-504(D) OF THIS SUBTITLE; AND

(7)  ANY RECOMMENDATION MADE BY THE SENTENCING JUDGE
AT THE TIME OF SENTENCING.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall
take effect July 1, 1988.

May 27, 1988

The Honorable Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr.

President of the Senate

State House

Annapolis, Maryland 21401

Dear Mr. President:

In accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland
Constitution, I have today vetoed Senate Bill 574.

This bill increases the maximum weekly unemployment insurance
benefit amount from $195 to $205.

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