Bill > HB120

This bill makes several changes to laws related to broadband in New Mexico. The key provisions are: 1. It removes contingent language from the definition of "statewide broadband plan" in the Rural Telecommunications Act, aligning it with the definition in the Broadband Access and Expansion Act. 2. It aligns the timing of various annual reports required under the Connect New Mexico Act and the Broadband Access and Expansion Act to be due on October 1 each year. 3. It adds and removes definitions in the Connect New Mexico Act to align with the Broadband Access and Expansion Act, including adding definitions for "broadband office" and "director." 4. It provides for the adoption of a preliminary policy establishing a competitive grant program from the Connect New Mexico Fund for one year prior to the adoption of the policy by rule. The bill aims to streamline and coordinate the state's broadband-related laws and reporting requirements across different acts.

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=120&year=22