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Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Lift Estate Notices in Newspapers

May 30th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

Governor Moore decided to use his veto power on House Bill 1258, which would have lifted the requirement that estate notices be published in newspapers.

After passing both the House and Senate chambers in Annapolis by a unanimous vote, the bill suddenly met backlash from newspapers across the state.  Allegany County Register of Wills Mary Beth Pirolozzi, says she knew someone had missed the bill when no one showed up for hearings…