SB 413 - Taylor, Larry
Limits political subdivisions authority to grant franchises for cable operators
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
1696S.02I
Title
SB 413
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2005
Committee
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Energy and the Environment Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 413 - The act prohibits a political subdivision from granting a franchise for the provision of video programming or other programming services on terms more favorable or less burdensome than those of existing franchises. The act requires a new franchise to impose on the new cable operator equivalent obligations concerning public access facilities or other requirements imposed on existing franchises.
MEGAN WORD