May27,1999

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, I have today vetoed Senate Bill 406.

This bill provides that in proceedings for absolute divorce, limited divorce, and property disposition in annulment or divorce, a court may award to either party an amount for the "reasonable and necessary expense" of prosecuting or defending the proceeding.

House Bill 72, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed by me on May 13, 1999, accomplishes the same purpose. Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign Senate Bill 406.

Sincerely,
Parris N. Glendening
Governor