April 5, 2001

SENATE EXECUTIVE MESSAGE NO. 68

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

This bill would authorize the city of Las Cruces to assess a $2.50 per day fee on lodging for the purpose of constructing a convention center. I have consistently opposed measures that would enable local governing bodies to impose additional taxes for local construction projects without the consent of local voters.

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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