Legislation Detail
SB 43 UTILITY EASEMENTS FOR BROADBAND
Actions: [1] SCC/STBTC/SJC-SCC
Scheduled: Not Scheduled
Senate Bill 43 (SB 43) enacts the Utility Easements for Broadband Act, authorizing the use and sharing of easements for the provision of communication services throughout the state.Legislation Overview:
Senate Bill 43 (SB 43) enacts a new section of Chapter 62 NMSA 1978 to establish the Utility Easements for Broadband Act. Definitions are provided for related terms. A new section of Chapter 62 NMSA 1978 is enacted to specify requirements, rights and allowances related to utility easements. An additional section is added to clarify a public utility’s rights with regard to eminent domain and easement usage.Current Law:
Chapter 62 NMSA 1978 is currently in place to provide guidance on electric (and other) utilities. If the bill does not pass, the proposed additional sections will not be included to modify and clarify the existing law related to easements for broadband.Relates To:
Senate Bill 49 (SB 49) - Rural Infrastructure Response Act Senate Bill 45 (SB 45) - Broadband Infrastructure