Hogan Vetoes 18 Bills, Including Ballot Signature Measure
It's about time he acted like a Conservative Governor.
It's about time he acted like a Conservative Governor. Getty.
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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced vetoes of 18 bills Friday, including a measure that would have allowed voters who forget to sign their mail-in ballot envelope to do so after mailing it to get it counted.
The Republican governor also vetoed a bill that would have allowed union dues to be tax deductible, as well as a bill that would have stayed eviction proceedings against tenants who could show they are awaiting a determination about rental assistance.
The Maryland General Assembly, which has a super majority of Democrats, won't have the chance to override these vetoes when they convene in January for their regular 90-day session, because it is the last year of the term.
A measure that creates requirements related to virtual education for public schools also was vetoed by the governor.
“Giving the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) discretion to shut down underperforming schools as currently drafted in this bill gives too much influence to political whims, instead of putting learning at the forefront,” Hogan said.