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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