ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor

H.B. 284

DOES NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE INSURANCE COVERAGE OR OTHERWISE FAILS TO
INDEMNIFY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall be
construed to apply retroactively and shall be applied to and interpreted to affect
supplemental retirement plans and accounts authorized and supplemental annuity
contributions made after December 31, 2001.

SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
June 1, 2003.

May 22, 2003

The Honorable Michael E. Busch
Speaker of the House
State House
Annapolis MD 21401

Dear Mr. Speaker:

In accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland Constitution, today I have
vetoed House Bill 284 - Estates - Personal Representatives - Election for Modified
Administration.

This bill provides alternative means by which a personal representative of an estate
may file an election for modified administration.

Senate Bill 307, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed by me,
accomplishes the same purpose. Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign House
Bill 284.

Sincerely,

Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.

Governor

House Bill No. 284

AN ACT concerning

Estates - Personal Representatives - Election for Modified Administration

FOR the purpose of providing that a personal representative of an estate may file an
election for modified administration of the estate if the residuary legatees and
heirs at law of the estate are exempt from an inheritance tax under certain
circumstances; requiring that certain trustees be limited to certain persons in
order for a personal representative to file an election for modified
administration of the estate under certain circumstances; providing for the
application of this Act; and generally relating to altering the requirements for
filing an election by a personal representative for modified administration of an
estate.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,

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