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LAWS OF MARYLAND

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(4)  ARTICLE 65, § 8 OF THE CODE; AND

(5)  ANY OTHER LAW.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language added as a
general reference to the provisions under which the
Governor has emergency authority.

3-305. COMMUNICATION WITH LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTED.

THE GOVERNOR MAY SEND TO THE LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE A
MESSAGE THAT RECOMMENDS LEGISLATION OR EXPLAINS A POLICY OF THE
GOVERNOR.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from former Art. 40, § 31.

As to the Constitutional duty of the Governor to keep
the General Assembly informed of the condition of the
State and to recommend necessary measures, see Md.
Constitution, Art. II, § 19.

As to the statutory duty of the Governor to consult
with the Legislative Policy Committee on federal block
grants, see Art. 15A, §§ 15A and 15B of the Code.

See also § 2-1516 of this article, as to the duty of
the Governor and other State officials to report on
actions taken under a joint resolution.

SUBTITLE 4. EXECUTIVE ORDERS.

3-401. "EXECUTIVE ORDER" DEFINED.

IN THIS SUBTITLE, "EXECUTIVE ORDER" MEANS AN ORDER OR AN
AMENDMENT OR RESCISSION OF AN ORDER THAT, OVER THE SIGNATURE OF
THE GOVERNOR:

(1)  PROCLAIMS OR ENDS A STATE OF EMERGENCY OR
EXERCISES THE AUTHORITY OF THE GOVERNOR DURING THE EMERGENCY,
UNDER ARTICLE 41, § 15B OF THE CODE;

(2)  ADOPTS GUIDELINES, RULES OF CONDUCT, OR RULES OF
PROCEDURE FOR:

(I)  STATE EMPLOYEES;

(II)  UNITS OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT; OR

(III)  PERSONS WHO ARE UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF
THOSE EMPLOYEES OR UNITS OR WHO DEAL WITH THEM;

(3)  ESTABLISHES A UNIT, INCLUDING AN ADVISORY UNIT,
STUDY UNIT, OR TASK FORCE; OR