HERBERT R. O'CONOR, GOVERNOR. "<1985

It happens that another Bill, similar in purport, was ^passed
by the General Assembly and has received executive approval.

In view of the fact that the same subject matter (ice sherbet,
etc. ) has already been covered, and in accordance with the
request of the Delegate who introduced the measure^ I. am
vetoing House Bill No. 508.

Chapter 405 (Senate Bill 172). At the recent session of the
General Assembly there was enacted a measure providing for
the future maintenance and possible reconstruction of the
bridge over Stony Creek, Anne Arundel County. This bill
was the result of numerous conferences and, briefly provides
that the cost should be borne by the several Governments in
the following proportions: one-half by the State; one-fourth
by Anne Arundel County, one-fourth by Baltimore City.

I have given approval to the measure, as above outlined and
inasmuch as Senate Bill 172 conflicts with this arrangement
I have vetoed this enactment. I might add that Senator Dulin
who had earlier introduced Senate Bill 172, is in full agree-
ment with the arrangement as set forth in the enactment
whereby the costs are distributed as above outlined.

Chapter 912 (Senate Bill 549). Chapter 913 (Senate Bill
550). These two Bills relate to Justices of the Peace in
Prince George's County.

The same subject matter was covered in Senate Bill No. 559^
which is now Chapter 921, and which latter enactment I have
signed.

The Senator from Prince George's County who introduced
these three measures makes special request that Senate Bill
No. 559 be signed and that if such action is taken, these two
Bills be vetoed.

The Attorney-General indicates his concurrence in this re-
quest.

Under the circumstances, therefore, I am vetoing these two
Bills.

FISH AND GAME.

Chapter 497 (House Bill 283). The War Department, the
State Game and Inland Fish Commission and Conservation
Associations oppose this Bill as contrary altogether to Federal
regulations and to the State Conservation Program.

In giving his official opinion on the matter, the Attorney-
General calls attention to the fact that by its approval, the
State would be placed in the position of "running a lottery^
in the issuance of certain licenses.

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