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VETOES

House Bill No. 734

AN ACT concerning

Southern States Energy Compact

FOR the purpose of changing the name of the "Southern
Interstate Nuclear Compact" to the "Southern States
Energy Compact"; broadening the scope of the Compact to
encompass a greater range of energy and environmental
issues; increasing the number of members of the State's
delegation to the board; providing that one member
represent the Governor, one represent the Senate, and
one represent the House of Delegates; changing "Atomic
Energy Commission" to "United States Department of
Energy"; transferring the functions and duties
concerning the Board to a different Secretariat;
correcting language; and providing that the changes
become effective upon enactment of the amendments by a
majority of the member jurisdictions in the Southern
Interstate Nuclear Compact.

May 29, 1979

Honorable Benjamin L. Cardin
Speaker of the House of Delegates
State House
Annapolis, Maryland 21404

Dear Mr. Speaker:

In accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the
Maryland Constitution, I have today vetoed House Bill 734.

This bill modifies Maryland's representation on the
Suburban States Energy Compact and broadens the scope of the
Compact.

Senate Bill 1088, which was enacted by the General
Assembly and signed by me on May 29, 1979 accomplishes the
same purpose.

Therefore it is unnecessary for me to sign House Bill
734.

Sincerely,
Harry Hughes
Governor