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2011 SESSION
HB 2417 Cable television system, etc.; contracts with electric cooperative facilities for pole attachments.
Introduced by: R. Steven Landes | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Electric cooperatives; attachments to utility poles by cable television systems; penalty. Provides that placing an unauthorized attachment to utility poles owned by an electric cooperative is a Class 1 misdemeanor. The measure also requires cable television systems to adhere to conditions and standards when attaching to an electric cooperative's poles. These conditions and standards include payment for unauthorized attachments, standards for overlashings, evidence of authority to occupy the right-of-way, and nondiscriminatory access to broadband services. In addition, a cable television system that violates safety and response provisions is subject to fines of up to $10,000.
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HISTORY
- 01/18/11 House: Presented and ordered printed 11104025D
- 01/18/11 House: Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
- 01/21/11 House: Assigned C & L sub: #2
- 01/27/11 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/08/11 House: Left in Commerce and Labor