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Introduced
02/02/2021
02/02/2021
In Committee
03/18/2021
03/18/2021
Crossed Over
03/03/2021
03/03/2021
Passed
03/19/2021
03/19/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/19/2021
03/19/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO BROADBAND; ENACTING THE CONNECT NEW MEXICO ACT; CREATING THE BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; ESTABLISHING DUTIES; ESTABLISHING THE BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION AS THE COORDINATOR OF STATE BROADBAND PROGRAMS; PROVIDING FOR PLANNING; ESTABLISHING THE CONNECT NEW MEXICO FUND; PROVIDING FOR GRANTS; REQUIRING REPORTS; RAISING THE LEVELS OF DISBURSEMENT FOR BROADBAND FROM THE STATE RURAL UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND; REQUIRING THAT STATE AGENCIES COORDINATE WITH THE BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION WHEN MAKING APPLICATIONS FOR FEDERAL OR OTHER FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE OR FOR THE PURCHASE OF BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENSURE THAT THE APPLICATIONS AND PURCHASES ARE IN ACCORD WITH THE BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO THE CONNECT NEW MEXICO ACT; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Connect New Mexico Act, which creates the Broadband Development Division of the Department of Information Technology to coordinate state broadband programs and projects. It also creates the Connect New Mexico Council to evaluate and prioritize grant proposals and make grant awards from the Connect New Mexico Fund, which is funded through appropriations, gifts, grants, and donations. The bill requires the Department and Council to develop a digital equity analysis and plan, report on broadband access and quality, and coordinate with state agencies and local/tribal governments on broadband infrastructure and digital inclusion efforts.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (10)
Gail Armstrong (R)*,
Chris Chandler (D)*,
Natalie Figueroa (D)*,
Joy Garratt (D)*,
Susan Herrera (D),
Marian Matthews (D),
Angelica Rubio (D),
Debbie Sariñana (D),
Melanie Stansbury (D),
Candie Sweetser (D),
Last Action
Senate Finance Committee (00:00 3/18/2021 Room 322) (on 03/18/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=10&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/final/HB0010.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0010.pdf |
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