April 5, 2001

HOUSE EXECUTIVE MESSAGE NO. 63

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 117, as amended,

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

This bill amends the Mandatory Financial Responsibility Act (MFRA) to mandate coverage for anyone an insured driver allows to drive his or her insured vehicle. The legislation would harm competition in the auto insurance industry, make insurance more expensive for New Mexico’s consumers, and unfairly interfere with citizens’ right to restrict the use of their automobiles by other people.

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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