April 5, 2001

HOUSE EXECUTIVE MESSAGE NO. 58

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 26, as amended,

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

This bill would create more bureaucracy by creating a state agency to oversee the existing oversight agencies. This is a poor use of taxpayer’s money. The duties that would be assigned to a new State Comptroller’s Office under the bill are performed currently by existing state agencies and Legislative staff. There is no need to duplicate these responsibilities.

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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