State Sen. Jill P. Carter, a Baltimore Democrat, was the lead sponsor of the “ban the box" legislation, which will limit when employers can discuss a job applicant’s criminal record. Carter spoke Thursday in favor of the veto override, arguing it’s important to help people re-entering the work force after time in prison or jail. If an ex-offender isn’t ruled out before an interview, he or she has a better chance to land a job and contribute to society, Carter said.