H.B. 81                                                   VETOES

(b)     The Task Force consists of the following members:

(1)     one member of the Maryland House of Delegates, appointed by the
Speaker of the House;

(2)     one member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of
the Senate;

(3)     the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, or the
Secretary's designee; and

(4)     The Comptroller or the Comptroller's designee; and

(4) (5)     the following members, appointed by the Governor:

(i)      one representative from the American Legion;

(ii)    one representative from the Veterans of Foreign Wars;

(iii)   one representative from the Military Officers Association;

(iv)    one representative from the Retired Enlisted Association;

(v)     one representative who is a certified public accountant; and

(vi)    three representatives from the general public.

(c)     The Governor shall designate the chairman of the Task Force.

(d)     The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of
Legislative Services State Comptroller's Office shall provide staffing for the Task
Force.

(e)     A member of the Task Force:

(1)     may not receive compensation; but

(2)     is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State
Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(f)      The Task Force shall determine:

(1)     determine the number of retired military service personnel in the
State of Maryland;

(2)     determine the number of retired military service personnel engaged
in a second career or secondary employment of any kind;

(3)     determine the average total income of retired military personnel
including any secondary employment or secondary career income, military retirement
income, or other retirement income;

(4)     determine the value of any additional benefits or programs available
to retired military personnel;

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