May 26, 2005

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, today I have vetoed Senate Bill 377 - Allegany County - Property Tax Credit - Allegany County Building Trades Education Foundation, Inc. This bill authorizes the governing body of Allegany County and of a municipal corporation in Allegany County to grant a property tax credit against the county and municipal corporation property tax imposed on property owned by the Allegany County Building Trades Education Foundation, Inc. House Bill 467, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed by me, accomplishes the same purpose. Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign Senate Bill 377.

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