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(Interest and Usury), and the Commission submitted its report to
the 1963 Session of the General Assembly.

Since I concur in the recommendation of the Attorney General
that the entire field deserves further study, I am, in accordance with
his recommendation, requesting the Legislative Council to conduct
such a study.

With kindest regards and best wishes, I am

Sincerely yours,

(S) J. MILLARD TAWES,

Governor.

House Bill No. 77—Interchange of Governmental Employees

AN ACT to add new Sections 39A through 39H, inclusive, to
Article 64A of the Annotated Code of Maryland (1964 Supplement
and 1964 Replacement Volume), title "Merit System," to follow im-
mediately after Section 39 thereof, and providing generally for the
interchange of governmental employees.

May 4, 1965.

Honorable Marvin Mandel
Speaker of the House of Delegates
State House
Annapolis, Maryland

Dear Mr. Speaker:

In accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland Con-
stitution, I have today vetoed House Bill 77, 1965 Session, and I am
returning this bill along with my veto message.

House Bill 77 would add new sections to the Merit System Law
(Article 64A of the Code) to provide generally for the interchange
of governmental employees.

I am told that there are existing administrative procedures
under which governmental personnel may be exchanged under cer-
tain circumstances. It has also been made known to me that in
general the personnel officials of the State do not believe a demon-
strated need has been shown to exist for such legislation. Further, if
this bill were signed it would undoubtedly require a number of changes
in administrative rules, regulations and procedures, at a time when
we do not know the extent of the problem.

For these reasons I have decided to veto House Bill 77. At the
same time, however, I am instructing the Commissioner of Personnel
to study this particular matter in detail to determine if additional
administrative action needs to be taken in this area. Should this
study indicate the need for legislation, I will be glad to see that such
legislation is proposed.

With kindest personal regards, I am

Sincerely yours,

(s) J. MILLARD TAWES,

Governor.