House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs Committee
Key Moments
Jimmy Mason — Jimmy Mason is referenced in the course of committee discussion, first as a direct address and then as the member making a do-pass motion. The later mention reiterates his motion as the committee moves toward the final vote, creating one continuous moment centered on his role in the motion and vote process.
Joseph Sanchez — Joseph Sanchez was called during roll call and confirmed present, later identified as Vice Chair Sanchez.
Joseph Sanchez — Addressed as Chair Sanchez.
Linda Serrato — Addressed as Chair Serrato; quorum noted to the Chair.
Representative Pamela Herndon — Introduced House Bill 323 and explained it would appropriate $5 million from the general fund to expand broadband access.
Jeff Lopez — Jeff Lopez introduced himself as the director of the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion and stated that he was present to provide expert testimony and technical assistance.
SB152 — Senate Bill 152 is discussed as a statewide permanent affordability program involving PRC oversight and carrier registration, with the added point that if it passes, the Office of Broadband would work with the Public Regulation Commission to provide a higher affordability subsidy for rural and tribal communities.
Representative Herndon and expert — Question directed to Representative Herndon and the expert about bid awards.
SB70 — Referenced as a prior-session bill that the Office of Broadband is not running and does not support because it was viewed as non-competitive.
Martha Garcia — Raised a question about bidding and which companies received bids.
Martha Garcia — Named as seconding the motion.
Anita Gonzales — Called during roll call.
Stefani Lord — Called during roll call.
Jimmy Mason — Responded present during roll call.
HB323 — House Bill 323 is introduced and identified as the Access to Affordable Broadband bill, with discussion noting that it appropriates $5 million to expand broadband access.