Bill > HB113

This bill aims to amend the Department of Information Technology Act to provide for the department to coordinate the development of a statewide broadband network. It establishes a central telecommunication network and repeals conflicting laws from 2007. The key provisions are: 1) Defining the department's role in developing and overseeing a statewide broadband network plan in coordination with various state agencies and organizations. 2) Expanding the secretary's duties as the chief information officer, including approving IT projects and contracts, developing cost recovery mechanisms, and overseeing IT compliance across state agencies. 3) Establishing the department's authority to provide a central telecommunication network and related services to state agencies, educational institutions, and allowing Indian nations, tribes and pueblos to connect in exchange for right-of-way agreements. 4) Repealing a conflicting law from 2007 regarding the department's telecommunication network duties. Overall, this bill seeks to centralize the state's broadband and telecommunication infrastructure under the Department of Information Technology to improve coordination, efficiency and access across government entities and tribal communities.

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=113&year=17