April 5, 2001

HOUSE EXECUTIVE MESSAGE NO. 77

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 553, as amended

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

This bill would require expanded coverage by all insurance plans for medical diets necessary to control inborn errors of metabolism that involve amino acids, carbohydrates and fat. While I am mindful of the problem this legislation is attempting to address, it unfortunately conflicts with House Bill 59 which I signed earlier this session. However, due to the serious nature of the problem addressed in this bill I will direct my Human Services and Health Departments to work together with those affected by this disorder to determine possible solutions so that this issue can be addressed.

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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