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VETOES

A provision substantially similar to this amendment appears
in House Bill 1168 and Senate Bill 731 in Subsection
12F-1(a)(6).

House Bill 865 amends Section 12F—1(d) to permit the
acceptance of late tax credit applications up to September
30, under certain circumstances. Identical language appears
in House Bill 1168 and Senate Bill 731 in Subsection
12F-1(f).

Finally, House Bill 861 amends Subsection 12F-1(b)(3)
to redefine the term "combined incomes." While the language
differs slightly, the import of the definitional change is
also contained in House Bill 1168 and Senate Bill 731 in
Subsection 12F-1(a)(2).

In conclusion then, it is our opinion that if the
circuit breaker extension bills, Senate Bill 731 and House
Bill 1168, are signed. Senate Bill 738, House Bill 1178,
House Bill 89, House Bill 865, and House Bill 861 should not
and need not be signed. However, in the event that neither
Senate Bill 731 nor House Bill 1168 is signed, it is our
opinion that each of the other bills is constitutional and
legally sufficient.

Very truly yours,
Francis Bill Burch
Attorney General

House Bill No. 135 — Charles and St. Mary's Counties -
State Police Local Division

AN ACT concerning

Charles and St. Mary's Counties — State Police
local Division

FOR the purpose of permitting municipalities in Charles and
St. Mary's Counties to contract directly with the State
Police for services provided by the Maryland State
Police Local Division.

May 29, 1978
Honorable John Hanson Briscoe
Speaker of the House of Delegates
State House
Annapolis, Maryland 21404

Dear Mr. Speaker: