April 12, 2000

The Honorable Manny M. Aragon 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 47, with certificate of correction, enacted by the Forty-Fourth Legislature, Second Session, 2000.

While the intent of this legislation is good, state agencies should work cooperatively to best serve New Mexico’s citizens, requiring the Firefighters’ Training Academy to be used for law enforcement academy training needs could be problematic. The Firefighter’s Training Academy facilities are not suitable to provide complete basic law enforcement academy training. Furthermore, it is my understanding that the Department of Public Safety and the Public Regulatory Commission already cooperate on the use of this facility where appropriate. Therefore, I cannot endorse legislation requiring a cooperative agreement between the Law Enforcement Academy Board and the State Fire Marshall.

Sincerely,

Gary E. Johnson

Governor

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