S.B. 703                                                  VETOES

(3)     A fee authorized under this subsection is not interest with respect to
any loan.

(4)     If a fee is not collected for the recording of a release, the holder is not
obligated to record the release.

(G) (1) THIS SUBSECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO:

(I)      A LICENSEE UNDER TITLE 11, SUBTITLE 5 OF THE FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS ARTICLE; OR

(II)     AN ENTITY DESCRIBED IN § 11-502(B)(1) OR (B)(11) OF THE
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ARTICLE.

(2) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS SUBSECTION, IF
THE BORROWER IS THE PREVAILING PARTY IN AN ACTION TO REQUIRE THE
DELIVERY OF THE RELEASE, THE HOLDER IS LIABLE FOR THE DELIVERY OF A
RELEASE AND FOR ALL COSTS AND EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE BRINGING
OF THE ACTION, INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS FEES.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 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 703 - Task Force to Study the Availability of Audiology and
Speech-Language Services.

This -bill establishes the Task Force to Study the Availability of Audiology and
Speech-Language Services for children in kindergarten through grade 12 in the
public schools in the State. Additionally, the bill specifies the composition, powers,
and duties of the Task Force, and requires the Task Force to report its findings and
recommendations to specified committees of the General Assembly by December 1,
2003.

House Bill 1042, 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 703.

Sincerely,

Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.

Governor

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