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 386 - Baltimore County - Camp Puh'Tok Loan of 1998.

This bill amends the Baltimore County - Camp Puh'Tok Loan of 1998 to change the use of the proceeds of the loan to allow for the planning, design, construction, and capital equipping of new facilities and requires that the proceeds of the loan be encumbered by the Board of Public Works or expended for the purposes provided by a specified date. Senate Bill 236, 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 386.

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