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ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor S.B. 463
May 26, 2005
The Honorable Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr.
President of the Senate
State House
Annapolis, MD 21401
Dear Mr. President:
In accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland Constitution, today I have
vetoed Senate Bill 463 — Public Assistance - Eligibility for Residents Convicted of a
Felony Involving a Controlled Dangerous Substance.
This bill alters a definition to allow residents who have been convicted of felonies
relating to controlled dangerous substances to be eligible for public assistance. Such
individuals are subject to substance abuse testing for two years starting from the
benefit application date. The bill also retains eligibility for custodial parents so
convicted to obtain cash assistance and food stamps.
House Bill 1024, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed by me,
accomplishes the same purpose. Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign Senate
Bill 463.
Very truly yours,
Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.
Governor
Senate Bill No. 463
AN ACT concerning
Public Assistance - Eligibility for Residents Convicted of a Felony Involving
a Controlled Dangerous Substance
FOR the purpose of allowing certain individuals who have been convicted of certain
felonies relating to controlled dangerous substances to be eligible for certain
public assistance; altering a certain defined term; and generally relating to
public assistance for individuals who have been convicted of certain felonies.
BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article 88A - Department of Human Resources
Section 65A
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2003 Replacement Volume and 2004 Supplement)
SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
Article 88A - Department of Human Resources
65A.
(a) In this section, ["custodial parent"] "RESIDENT" means a [resident
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