[1st-mile-nm] Public Private Partnership Act Passes House By Vote Of 63-2

[Richard Lowenberg]

FEBRUARY 8, 2022
https://losalamosreporter.com/2022/02/08/public-private-partnership-act-passes-house-by-vote-of-63-2/

LOS ALAMOS REPORTER
Public-Private Partnership Act Passes House By Vote Of 63-2

HOUSE DEMOCRATS NEWS RELEASE

HB 55, the Public-Private Partnership (P3) Act, which would permit 
public and private institutions to partner to improve broadband and 
transportation infrastructure in New Mexico, passed the House today by a 
vote of  63 to 2.

A key provision of President Biden’s Infrastructure Act, public agencies 
and private investors in P3s share responsibility for financing, 
building, and maintaining infrastructure projects. P3s have been used to 
build infrastructure across America including highways, water treatment 
systems, courthouses, and arenas, creating and securing local jobs along 
the way. In New Mexico these partnerships will expand rural access to 
broadband, and make crucial infrastructure upgrades, including repairs 
to our bridges and highways.

“We have a tremendous opportunity to make infrastructure improvements 
all across New Mexico,” said Representative Joy Garratt (D-Albuquerque). 
“This will help us bring overdue infrastructure and broadband updates to 
the communities that need them most.”

HB 55 is sponsored by Representatives Garratt, Patricia A. Lundstrom (D- 
Gallup), Cathrynn N. Brown (R-Carlsbad), Jane E. Powdrell-Culbert 
(R-Albuquerque), and Senator Roberto “Bobby” J. Gonzales (D-Taos).



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Richard Lowenberg, Executive Director
1st-Mile Institute     505-603-5200
Box 8001, Santa Fe, NM 87504,
rl at 1st-mile.org     www.1st-mile.org
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