Cable television services; provision by localities in certain planning districts. (SB419)

Introduced By

Sen. Phil Puckett (D-Tazewell)

Progress

Introduced
X
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Cable television services. Provides that a municipality currently authorized to provide cable television services may offer such services within the geographic boundaries of Planning Districts 2 and 3. The bill further provides that any locality in either Planning District 2 or 3 may contract with, or issue a franchise to, any public or private provider of cable television services to provide the citizens of such locality with such cable television services. Amends § 15.2-2108.11 (“General operating limitations.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Status

02/04/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee
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