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' amendment is very simply this, in the colloquy between
Chairman Gallagher and myself when the Committee report
was being made. Chairman Gallagher indicated that it was
the intention of his committee to continue the present
provisions of Article III, Section 33 of the Constitution
with respect to Special Laws and if that is the case, the
language which is being deleted is unnecessary. In fact
the language that is being deleted, which I believe came
from the model state Constitution, is confusing because by
not putting it in other sections of the Constitution,
including Section 7.06, one immediately asks, well, why
do we need it? It is perfectly clear that without this
language from the case law of Maryland, which we are intend-
ing to continue, the court can determine whether a law is
or is not a Special Law and, therefore, in violation of the
Constitution.
THE CHAIRMAN: Delegate Gallagher?
DELEGATE GALLAGHER: Mr. Chairman and ladies and
gentlemen of the Committee, I would urge the adoption of
Mr. Moser's amendment. I do feel that he has aptly
described the situation, and it is the intention of the