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AN ACT

RELATING TO GEOSPATIAL RESOURCES; ENACTING THE GEOSPATIAL

RESOURCES ACT; CREATING A GEOSPATIAL COORDINATOR; REQUIRING A

STATEWIDE, LONG-RANGE GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM STRATEGIC

PLAN; CREATING THE GEOSPATIAL RESOURCES CLEARINGHOUSE;

PROVIDING POWERS AND DUTIES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

Section 1. SHORT TITLE.--This act may be cited as the

"Geospatial Resources Act".

Section 2. PURPOSE.--The purpose of the Geospatial

Resources Act is to facilitate the development, design,

acquisition, sharing and deployment of geospatial data crucial

to addressing cross-jurisdictional issues.

Section 3. DEFINITIONS.--As used in the Geospatial

Resources Act:

A. "clearinghouse" means the geospatial resources

clearinghouse;

B. "coordinator" means the geospatial coordinator;

and

C. "geospatial" means the synthesis of geographic,

demographic, statistical, mapping or other data sets in an

electronic format.

Section 4. GEOSPATIAL COORDINATOR CREATED--DUTIES--

POWERS.--The "geospatial coordinator" is created in the office

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of the chief information officer. The coordinator shall be

certified or have comparable demonstrated experience in

geospatial technology. The coordinator is subject to the

provisions of the Personnel Act. The coordinator shall:

A. by July 1, 2007 develop, with the approval of

the information technology commission, a state geospatial

information technology strategic plan, oversee the plan's

implementation and provide a yearly update by July 1 of each

year;

B. coordinate geospatial activities in the state

with and through the clearinghouse;

C. facilitate and develop collaborative geospatial

data acquisition and delivery activities and opportunities for

existing and emerging geospatial technology;

D. develop collaborative efforts to avoid or

minimize redundancy in geospatial activities among state

agencies, local governments, tribal governments, universities,

federal agencies or private sector entities;

E. administer, through the office of the chief

information officer, contracts for geospatial activities with

state agencies, local governments, tribal governments,

universities, federal agencies or private sector entities;

F. apply for and administer grants relating to

geospatial activities for state agencies and, as appropriate,

for or in conjunction with local governments, tribal

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governments, universities, federal agencies or private sector

entities;

G. chair the geospatial resources advisory

committee;

H. represent state agencies on other state and

national geospatial initiatives and committees;

I. coordinate geospatial data acquisition among

state agencies, local governments, tribal governments,

universities, federal agencies or private sector entities;

J. through the office of the chief information

officer, oversee geospatial projects of statewide significance

among state agencies and, as appropriate, for or in

conjunction with local governments, tribal governments,

universities, federal agencies or private sector entities;

K. facilitate geospatial information distribution

and outreach among state agencies, local governments, tribal

governments, universities, federal agencies or private sector

entities; and

L. through the office of the chief information

officer, enter into contracts and agreements, including joint

powers agreements, with state agencies and, as appropriate for

or in conjunction with local governments, tribal governments,

universities, federal agencies or private sector entities.

Section 5. GEOSPATIAL RESOURCES CLEARINGHOUSE

ESTABLISHED.--

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A. The "geospatial resources clearinghouse" is

created within the university of New Mexico to serve as a

collaborative center for geospatial maps, images and data and

to provide support to the resource geographic information

system program and the earth data analysis center of the

university. The clearinghouse shall:

(1) coordinate, acquire, manage, maintain,

secure and deliver geospatial data to state agencies, local

governments, tribal governments, universities, federal

agencies or private sector entities;

(2) ensure compliance with the Public

Records Act for geospatial data that originates with a state

agency or local government;

(3) provide online access to other

geospatial data repositories, distributed data resources and

mapping services developed or maintained and for use by state

agencies, local governments, tribal governments, universities,

federal agencies or private sector entities;

(4) coordinate the data needs for pilot and

prototype geospatial mapping projects in conjunction with

state agencies, local governments, tribal governments,

universities, federal agencies or private sector entities;

(5) participate in the development and

implementation of the state geospatial information technology

strategic plan;

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(6) provide reference maps, images and data

for geospatial information system projects and mapping support

services for and among state agencies, local governments,

tribal governments, universities, federal agencies or private

sector entities;

(7) collaborate with state agencies, local

governments, tribal governments, universities, federal

agencies or private sector entities to facilitate the

coordination of geospatial data acquisition;

(8) serve as the reference repository for

common geospatial data in the state; provided, however, that

the originating agency or entity retains custody and

responsibility of the data generated by the agency or entity;

(9) create and maintain a digital map

library and an inventory of maps and aerial photographs of the

state;

(10) maintain a comprehensive inventory and

index of public domain spatial data sets;

(11) coordinate and facilitate statewide

geospatial information system training opportunities, outreach

and technical support programs for state agencies, local

governments, tribal governments, universities, federal

agencies or private sector entities;

(12) implement systems that are compliant

with web-based standards and best practice technologies;

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(13) participate in the identification,

development and implementation of state geospatial standards

and facilitate adherence to those standards; and

(14) submit an annual report to the

information technology commission, the legislative finance

committee and an appropriate interim legislative committee

that includes:

(a) an index and inventory of

geospatial information;

(b) descriptions of how geospatial

information is accessed, utilized and managed; and

(c) a summary of what is required to

ensure that geospatial information is current, updated,

accurate and maintained.

B. The clearinghouse may:

(1) enter into contracts and agreements,

including joint powers agreements, with state agencies, local

governments, tribal governments, universities, federal

agencies or private sector entities to share or provide

geospatial data and services;

(2) coordinate geospatial projects with

state agencies, local governments, tribal governments,

universities, federal agencies or private sector entities; and

(3) combine or leverage funds from state

agencies, local governments, tribal governments, universities,

federal agencies or private sector entities to carry out the

purposes of the clearinghouse.

C. Money collected from charges for services

performed by the clearinghouse may be retained by the

clearinghouse and budgeted for future expenditure.

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