§ 63-9K-7 — Data collection; annual report

A. By October 1 of each year, the broadband office, in coordination with the council, shall provide to the appropriate legislative interim committees a report on the access to and quality of service of broadband across the state. Information shall be provided on a county-by-county basis. B. The report shall contain the following information: (1) progress achieved toward digital equity and digital inclusion as identified in the digital equity analysis and plan; (2) progress achieved on implementation of the statewide broadband plan; (3) identified obstacles to an integrated system of permits, licenses and rules for broadband infrastructure across the state, including an expedited review process for rights of way use applications; (4) recommended statutory, regulatory or policy changes and budget recommendations for the development and expansion of broadband infrastructure and digital equity and digital inclusion; and (5) information on the broadband grant program, including: (a) a list of grant recipients; (b) the amount and date of each grant; (c) a description of each project funded; and (d) a description of how each project contributes to the statewide broadband plan and demonstrates increased access and quality of service for the unserved and underserved populations of New Mexico.

Legislative History

Laws 2021, ch. 120, § 7; Laws 2023, ch. 155, § 6.