May 26, 2005

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 265 - Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Hearings on Proposed Actions by Insurers - Attorney Fees.

This bill alters specified information an insurer under a policy of motor vehicle liability insurance must include in a notice to the insured and clarifies the circumstances under which the Maryland Insurance Commissioner shall order an insurer under a policy of motor vehicle liability insurance to pay reasonable attorney fees to the insured after a specified hearing. Senate Bill 97, 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 265.

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