S.B. 42

VETOES

(iv) The effect that the increasing need to raise substantial
campaign contributions has on the ability of elected officials to perform their duties
effectively and to serve the interests of all of their constituents equitably;

(3)     Receive testimony as the Commission considers appropriate;

(4)     Consider the effects of public funding of election campaigns, and if
appropriate, make recommendations for implementing a system of public funding of
statewide and legislative election campaigns in Maryland;

(5)     Examine the State election code as it relates to changes needed to
implement public funding of election campaigns; and

(6)     On or before December 31, [2002,] 2003, report its [finding]
FINDINGS and recommendations, including any proposed statutory changes to the
Maryland election laws, to the Governor, and, subject to § 2-1246 of the State
Government Article, to the General Assembly for consideration by the General
Assembly in the [2003] 2004 Session.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
July 1, 2002. It shall remain effective for a period of [1 year] 2 YEARS and, at the end
of June 30, [2003,] 2004, with no further action required by the General Assembly,
this Act shall be abrogated and of no further force and effect.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
June 1, 2003.

May 22, 2003

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 42 - Circuit Courts - Military Discharge Papers - Limitations on
Inspections and Certified Copies.

This bill prohibits a clerk of a circuit court from allowing anyone to view or obtain a
certified copy of military discharge papers filed with the clerk's office, or to examine
the index to these records, except: (1) the person who is the subject of the papers, the
person's designee, or, if the person has a legal disability, the person's parent or legal
guardian; (2) a party or party's attorney who presents satisfactory evidence that the
records are to be used in a court or administrative proceeding; (3) in accordance with
a court order or subpoena; or (4) for good cause shown, to a relative if the request is
made at least 70 years after the papers were filed.

House Bill 733, 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 42.

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