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NM HB171

NM HB171
Rural Air Svc. Enhancement Grant Changes


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Introduced
01/31/2022
In Committee
02/15/2022
Crossed Over
02/12/2022
Passed
02/17/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/28/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO AVIATION; AMENDING THE RURAL AIR SERVICE ENHANCEMENT ACT TO BROADEN ELIGIBILITY FOR RURAL AIR SERVICE ENHANCEMENT GRANTS; INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF GRANTS; ALLOWING THE DIRECTOR OF THE AVIATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EXTEND THE TIME FRAME OF EXISTING GRANTS; TEMPORARILY RESERVING A PORTION OF THE RURAL AIR SERVICE ENHANCEMENT FUND FOR ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS WITH NEW OR EXPANDED AIR ROUTES TO BE USED BY AIRCRAFT WITH A CAPACITY OF NOT MORE THAN NINE PERSONS; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Rural Air Service Enhancement Act to broaden the eligibility for rural air service enhancement grants, increase the grant amounts, and allow the Director of the Aviation Division of the Department of Transportation to extend the time frame of existing grants. It also temporarily reserves a portion of the Rural Air Service Enhancement Fund for eligible applicants with new or expanded air routes to be used by aircraft with a capacity of not more than nine persons, and makes an appropriation for the program.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by Governor - Chapter 11 - Feb. 28 (on 02/28/2022)

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