April
5, 2001
SENATE EXECUTIVE MESSAGE NO. 51
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
265, as amended, enacted by the Forty-Fifth Legislature, First Session, 2001.
This legislation requires that the state Motor Vehicle Division issue state license plates featuring the artwork of certain fraternal organizations. As I have stated previously, I am generally opposed to the creation of special license plates for New Mexico’s motor vehicles, except when they provide information to other motorists and law enforcement that the driver may require special consideration in emergency situations, such as firefighters.
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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