April 5, 2001

SENATE EXECUTIVE MESSAGE NO. 54

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

This bill changes the notice requirements for permit applications for the acquisition of water rights. I have already signed into law House Bill 833, providing for additional notice for water rights acquisitions. House Bill 833 irreconcilably conflicts with the provisions of this legislation.

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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