April 5, 2001

HOUSE EXECUTIVE MESSAGE NO. 61

The Honorable Ben Lujan and

Members of the House of Representatives

Executive-Legislative Building

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87503

Honorable Speaker and Members of the House:

I have this day VETOED and am returning HOUSE BILL 85, as amended

enacted by the Forty-Fifth Legislature, First Session, 2001.

This legislation would extend state liquor licenses to include state museums. I have vetoed similar bills in the past, and do so again, because I do not want the state, through its state museums, to engage in the business of selling alcohol.

Sincerely,

Gary E. Johnson

Governor

RECEIVED FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR:

Time: _____________________ By:_____________________________

Secretary of State

Date ______________________

Time:______________________

Date_______________________ By:_____________________________

Chief Clerk of the House

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