Ch. 542

LAWS OF MARYLAND

and new construction, provided that no funds
may be expended until the Department of
Public Safety and Correctional Services
completes a capital facilities plan and the
Budget Committees review that plan and
release the funds. THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS IN
THIS APPROPRIATION NOT ENCUMBERED FOR THE
PURPOSES IDENTIFIED ABOVE AS OF JUNE 1, 1988
SHALL BE USED TO PROVIDE A PORTION OF THE
FUNDS TO DESIGN, CONSTRUCT, AND EQUIP A
192-CELL MEDIUM SECURITY HOUSING UNIT AT
ROXBURY CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION (WASHINGTON
COUNTY)...........................................

SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the General
Assembly declares that it is the public policy of this State to
manage State general obligation bond debt in a manner that will
maintain Maryland's triple-A bond rating. The General Assembly
further declares that legislative oversight, control and review
of all forms of State obligations is essential to maintenance of
the State's existing bond rating and protection of the fiscal
integrity of the State.

SECTION 4. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall
take effect June 1, 1988.

Approved May 27, 1988.

Senate Bill No. 271 - Governor's Line Item Veto Message

May 27, 1988

The Honorable Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr.

President of the Senate

State House

Annapolis, Maryland 21401

Dear Mr. President:

In accordance with Article II, Section 17, and Article III,
Section 52(8) of the Maryland Constitution, I have today
expressly disapproved and vetoed the following item in Senate
Bill 271, the General Construction Loan of 1988:

- Item (K)(l)(c) appearing on page 15 of the enrolled bill,
entitled:

"(c) Design and prepare detailed plans and specifications for
the Plant Sciences building......................800,000"

I will subsequently sign Senate Bill 271, which is approved
except for this item.

400,000

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