April 6, 2001

SENATE EXECUTIVE MESSAGE NO. 80

The Honorable Richard Romero and

Members of the Senate

Executive-Legislative Building

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87503

Honorable President and Members of the Senate:

I have this day VETOED and am returning SENATE BILL 166, as amended, enacted by the Forty-Fifth Legislature, First Session, 2001.

The performance-based budgeting initiative is codified in the Accountability in Government Act. The goal of the Act is to improve performance and accountability in state government. While I support this goal, I cannot support the increased bureaucracy called for in this legislation. Aspects of performance contracting will be included in the continuing implementation of the Accountability in Government Act.

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 Senate

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