ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor                         H.B. 1272

(8)     The Secretary may prioritize the duties under paragraph (7) of this
subsection to maximize the effectiveness of upland wildlife habitat programs.

(9)     A designated person who sells hunting licenses under this section and
who also collects donations for the Upland Wildlife Habitat Fund may retain as
compensation 10% of each donation the person receives.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 2004.

May 26, 2004

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, I have today
vetoed House Bill 1272 - State Board of Social Work Examiners - Appointment of
Board Members - Vacancies.

This bill provides for the filling of a vacancy of a licensed certified social worker or
licensed social worker-clinical position, on the State Board of Social Work Examiners,
with a qualified licensee of any license level, if a licensed certified social worker or a
licensed social worker-clinical is not appointed to the Board within 6 months.

Senate Bill 127, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed by me on May
11, 2004, accomplishes the same purpose. Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign
House Bill 1272.

Very truly yours,
Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.
Governor

House Bill No. 1272

AN ACT concerning

State Board of Social Work Examiners - Appointment of Board Members -

Vacancies

FOR the purpose of providing for the filling of a vacancy on the State Board of Social
Work Examiners of a licensed certified social worker or licensed social
worker-clinical with another licensee under certain circumstances; and
generally relating to the State Board of Social Work Examiners.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Health Occupations
Section 19-202(a)

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