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VETOES

In summary, the current post—conviction process
represents a legitimate right of review for each person
convicted of a crime. House Bill 1476, however, expands the
scope of this right in a manner that may affect adversely
the rights of others charged with a criminal offense, which
rights include the right to a speedy trial and to adequate
representation. It will certainly further burden an already
overtaxed criminal justice system. I believe that the
intention of the sponsors of this bill was to remedy a
specific type of situation. However, in applying the remedy
afforded by House Bill 1476, the State may find that the
operation of the criminal justice system and the rights of
other persons will suffer. The consequences which the bill
may have upon the criminal justice system, in my judgment,
outweigh the merits of its intended limited application, and
I believe that it would be irresponsible for me to ignore
the potential consequences.

For these reasons, I have decided to veto House Bill
1476.

Sincerely,
Blair Lee III
Acting Governor

House Bill No. 1477 — Regulatory Boards — Consumer
Representatives

AN ACT concerning

Regulatory Boards — Consumer Representatives

FOR the purpose of providing that certain boards have
consumer representatives as board members; providing
for appointment of the members and the terms of the
membership; setting forth the rights and duties of the
members; excluding certain boards and a commission;

excluding certain boards, commissions, or councils from

application of this law; defining certain terms; and
generally relating to consumer representatives.

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

Dear Mr. Speaker: