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Introduced
02/10/2021
02/10/2021
In Committee
03/03/2021
03/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES; ENACTING THE UTILITY EASEMENTS FOR BROADBAND ACT; AUTHORIZING THE USE AND SHARING OF UTILITY EASEMENTS FOR THE PROVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE THROUGHOUT THE STATE; REQUIRING NOTICE OF USE OF UTILITY EASEMENTS TO THE PROPERTY OWNER; PROVIDING FOR OPTIONAL RECORDING OF SUCH NOTICE; ESTABLISHING CLAIMS PURSUANT TO THE USE OF UTILITY EASEMENTS; ALLOWING COST RECOVERY FOR COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS.
AI Summary
This bill, the Utility Easements for Broadband Act, authorizes public utilities in New Mexico to use and share existing utility easements to provide communications services, such as broadband internet, throughout the state. The bill requires public utilities to provide notice to property owners before using an easement and allows for the optional recording of such notice. The bill also establishes a process for claims and damages related to the use of utility easements, and it allows public utilities to recover the reasonable costs of communications infrastructure projects through utility rates. The bill aims to facilitate the expansion of broadband access by leveraging existing utility infrastructure.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
STBTC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s) (on 03/03/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=360&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0360.pdf |
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