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2013 SESSION

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HB 1255 Cable franchise; right of cable operator to renew its authority by means of an ordinance.

Introduced by: Robert G. Marshall | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Cable franchise renewal.  Provides that the right of a cable operator to renew its authority by means of an ordinance franchise shall not apply to any locality where the cable operator is in material default of the terms and conditions of the franchise last granted by that locality. The bill also requires a cable operator that seeks to renew its franchise do so no later than 30 days prior to the expiration of the existing agreement.

FULL TEXT

• 01/20/12  House: Presented and ordered printed 12103091D  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/20/12  House: Presented and ordered printed 12103091D
• 01/20/12  House: Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
• 01/25/12  House: Assigned CC & T sub: #2
• 02/02/12  House: Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2013 by voice vote
• 02/03/12  House: Continued to 2013 in Counties, Cities and Towns by voice vote
• 11/29/12  House: Left in Counties, Cities and Towns