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Fiscal Note - SB 0714 - Cable Telecommunications Services to Rental Properties
L.R. NO. 2896-01
BILL NO. SB 714
SUBJECT: Telecommunication Services
TYPE: Original
DATE: January 19, 1996
FISCAL SUMMARY
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON STATE FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
None
Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
State Funds $0 $0 $0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
None
Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON LOCAL FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
Local Government $0 $0 $0
FISCAL ANALYSIS
ASSUMPTION
Officials of the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of
Economic Development - Public Service Commission assume that this proposal
would have no fiscal impact to their agencies.
FISCAL IMPACT - State Government FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
(10 Mo.)
0 0 0
FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
(10 Mo.)
0 0 0
DESCRIPTION
This proposal would prohibit any person in control of a residential dwelling
from preventing any occupant of the dwelling from receiving cable television
service or accepting payment from an occupant for permitting the installation
of cable television.
This proposal would also prohibit cable television providers from installing
service unless service was requested by the owner or occupant of the
dwelling.
This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other
program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental
space.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Office of the Attorney General
Department of Economic Development - Public Service Commission