H.B. 547                                                 VETOES

SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
July 1, 2003. It shall remain effective for a period of 7 4 5 years and, at the end of
June 30, 2010 2007 2008, with no further action required by the General Assembly,
this Act shall be abrogated and of no further force and effect.

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 547 - Task Force on the Marketing of Grain and Other Agricultural
Products.

This bill establishes a 17-member Task Force on the Marketing of Grain and other
Agricultural Products. The Task Force must evaluate options and develop strategies
for the marketing of grain (particularly soybeans) and other products, including an
analysis of the feasibility of reestablishing a grain export facility at the Port of
Baltimore and establishing new transport options from alternative locations in
Central Maryland.

Senate Bill 367, 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 547.

Sincerely,

Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.

Governor

House Bill No. 547

AN ACT concerning

Task Force on the Marketing of Grain and Other Agricultural Products

FOR the purpose of establishing the Task Force on the Marketing of Grain and Other
Agricultural Products; specifying the membership and duties of the Task Force;
requiring the Governor to designate a certain Task Force chairman; requiring
the Department of Agriculture to provide certain staffing; prohibiting a Task
Force member from receiving certain compensation and authorizing the receipt
of certain reimbursement; requiring the Task Force to report to certain persons
by a certain date; providing for the termination of this Act; and generally
relating to the establishment, membership, and duties of the Task Force on the
Marketing of Grain and Other Agricultural Products.

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That:

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