April
5, 2001
SENATE EXECUTIVE MESSAGE NO. 45
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
354, enacted by the Forty-Fifth Legislature, First Session, 2001.
This
bill addresses a concern of florists on how the gross receipts tax applies to
their interstate wire order business.
It
is unfortunate that this bill conflicts with two others, House Bill 119 and
House Bill 743, as amended. Since House Bill 743 addresses a more widespread
problem, it should take precedence.
I am also informed that the Taxation and Revenue Department believes that an administrative solution to this issue has been made available by House Bill 154 which I have already signed. The Department will be happy to report its progress to the appropriate interim committee.
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 sem45sb354v