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Introduced
01/18/2022
01/18/2022
In Committee
02/05/2022
02/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Introduced Session
2022 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 the easements and allows utilities to recover reasonable costs associated with these communications infrastructure projects through commission-approved tariffs or rates. The bill also establishes a one-year time limit for claims related to the public utility's use of the easements and sets guidelines for calculating any damages. Overall, the bill aims to facilitate the expansion of broadband access by leveraging existing utility infrastructure.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Judiciary Committee (00:00 2/11/2022 Room 321) (on 02/11/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=42&year=22 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0042.pdf |
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