has taken in response to the recommendations of the Department of Legislative
Services contained in the sunset evaluation report dated October 31, 1998.

SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
July 1, 1999.

May 27, 1999

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, I have today
vetoed Senate Bill 95.

This bill repeals the authority for Harford County to impose a hotel rental tax of up to
3%. Related administrative procedures are also repealed.

House Bill 203, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed by me on May
27, 1999, accomplishes the same purpose. Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign
Senate Bill 95.

Sincerely,

Parris N. Glendening
Governor

Senate Bill 95

AN ACT concerning

Harford County - Hotel Rental Tax - Repeal

FOR the purpose of repealing certain authority for Harford County to impose a hotel
rental tax; repealing a requirement that the Harford County Tourism Council
submit its proposed annual budget to the Harford County Executive and
Harford County Council for review and comment; repealing certain authority for
the Harford County Executive and Harford County Council to audit the Harford
County Tourism Council; and generally relating to the repeal of certain
authority for Harford County to impose a hotel rental tax.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,

Article 24 - Political Subdivisions - Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 9-301(b), 9-303(b), 9-304(b), 9-310(a), 9-318(a), and 9-325
Annotated Code of Maryland

(1998 Replacement Volume and 1998 Supplement)
BY repealing

Article 24 - Political Subdivisions — Miscellaneous Provisions