April 5, 2001

 

SENATE EXECUTIVE MESSAGE NO. 75

 

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

 

This bill would require the state Motor Vehicle Division to issue special license plates to retired members of the New Mexico National Guard.  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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