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 108 - Respiratory Care Professional Standards Committee - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation.

This bill continues the Respiratory Care Professional Standards Committee in accordance with the provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act (Sunset Law), by extending to July 1, 2013, the termination provisions relating to the statutory and regulatory authority of the Committee. It also requires that an evaluation of the Committee, and the statutes and regulations that relate to the Committee, be performed on or before July 1, 2012.

Senate Bill 72, 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 108.

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