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 1067 - State Council on Cancer Control - Cervical Cancer Committee of the Maryland Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan.

This bill establishes a Cervical Cancer Committee of the Maryland Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan, and requires the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to staff the Committee and to provide for the duties of the Committee. It requires the Committee to present findings and recommendations to the Governor and to the General Assembly annually for five years beginning October 1, 2004.

Senate Bill 499, 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 1067.

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