April 6, 2001

HOUSE EXECUTIVE MESSAGE NO. 105

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

This bill creates a ten-member legislative interim committee known as the Mexican Affairs Oversight Committee, and also creates the Office of Mexican Affairs as part of the executive branch. The purpose of this committee and office is to address the common economic, political, cultural and infrastructure issues that exist between this New Mexico and Mexico with respect to local, state and national governments. I recognize the importance of building strong relationships with our southern neighbors; both my office and the agencies of the executive branch have and will continue to adequately explore and discuss all cross-border issues with Mexico’s government and its citizens to ensure border development. I see no need to duplicate our current efforts.

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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