Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. letter to constituent, April 26, 1994

A L. EHRLICH, JR. LEGISLATIVE ADDRESS: HOUSE OF DELEGATES Annapolis, Maryland 21401-1991 HOME ADDRESS: April 26, 1994 Dear Thank you for contacting my office regarding SB 79 (Baltimore County - School Buses - Pick Up or Discharge of Students). As you know, this issue caused a great deal of controversy in the House and Senate delegations. Quite simply, everyone's bottom line concerned what policy should be adopted in order to ensure the safety of our children. The conflicting testimony on this point made SA 79 a most difficult bill for everyone. Fortunately, all parties involved in the process were able to negotiate a compromise which will require buses to pick up or discharge students on the same side of the road as their homes if the speed limit on the road is higher than 40 m.p.h. The actual language of this compromise is reflected in the amended version of SA 79 which I have enclosed for your review. I should add that Delegate Wade Kach deserves a great deal of the credit for bringing all sides together on this issue. Please feel free to call or write my office over the 1994 interim regarding any issue of importance to you and your family. Very truly yours, Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. RLE : pd Enclosure