April 6, 2001

SENATE EXECUTIVE MESSAGE NO. 88

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

This bill would require legislative consultation and approval for Medicaid program changes. This is yet another attempt to hamper Human Service Department’s operation of Salud! Medicaid Managed Care by limiting their ability to make decisions which allow them to provide the most cost effective and high level of service to their clients.

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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