GOVERNOR'S VETO EXPLANATION (March 27, 1995)

In accordance with Article V, Section 6 of the Constitution of Virginia, I am vetoing this bill.

I proposed to amend the original purpose of this bill that attempted to create a check-off on state income tax forms as a means of voluntarily funding contributions to the renovation of the Governor's Mansion. Unfortunately, the General Assembly failed to agree to the amendment.

While I am most appreciative to the bill's patron for the sentiment behind this bill, I believe that purely private contributions (not assisted by the State Tax Department's forms and facilities) will be sufficient and are a more appropriate way to fund any renovations to the Governor's Mansion.

Accordingly, I must veto this bill.

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION (March 27, 1995)

1. Page 1, enrolled, the catchline of § 58.1-346.6, after for the

strike

renovation of the Governor's Mansion

insert

Richmond Olympic Festival

2. Page 1, enrolled, the third line of subsection A of § 58.1-346.6,after for the

strike

renovation of the Governor's Mansion

insert

Richmond Olympic Festival

3. Page 1, enrolled, the fourth line of subsection B of § 58.1-346.6, after for the

strike

renovation of the Governor's Mansion

insert

Richmond Olympic Festival