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solutions before a bill as far reaching as this one is enacted. I pledge that this administration will work with the Legislature and any other group interested in finding a complete solution to the problem. In my opinion, Senate Bill 1 is not that solution.

Sincerely,

/s/ Spiro T. Agnew, Governor.

Senate Bill No. 1—Farm Assessments

An Act to repeal Subsection 19(b) of Article 81 of the Annotated Code of Maryland (1965 Replacement Volume and 1967 Supplement), title "Revenue and Taxes," subtitle "Method of Assessment," to enact a new Subsection 19(b) in lieu thereof, to stand in the place of the subsection so repealed, to provide for changes in the law relating to assessments of land for farm or agricultural use.

May 7, 1968.

The President put the question, Shall the bill pass notwithstanding the objections of the Executive?

The President announced the veto was not sustained by roll call as follows:

Affirmative

Senators—

Mr. President, Anderson, Azrael, Bertorelli, Clark, Conroy, Curran, Dean, Emanuel, Finney, Friedler, Hart, Hodges, Hoyer, Hughes (H.), Lapides, Lee, Mitchell, McGuirk, Nock, Pine, Snyder, Staten, Steinberg, Stone, Welcome, Wineland.              Total—27

Negative

Senators—

Bailey, Bertier, Bishop, Brubaker, Byron,  Connolly, Cook, Gore, Hall, Malkus, Smelser, Staszak, Steffey.                                                                            Total—13

Said bill was then sent to the House of Delegates.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

May 7, 1968.

Honorable William S. James President of the Senate State House Annapolis, Maryland

Dear Mr. President:

In accordance with Section 17 of Article II of the Maryland Constitution, I have vetoed today Senate Bill 16 and am returning it to you.

This bill would provide for the regulation of wreckers and scrap processors and the licensing of wreckers among other provisions. 1 am well aware of the problem of solid waste disposal and certainly commend the Legislative Council's committee on taxation and fiscal matters for their