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.

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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.