Cable franchise; right of cable operator to renew its authority by means of an ordinance. (HB1255)

Introduced By

Del. Bob Marshall (R-Manassas)

Progress

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

Description

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. Amends § 15.2-2108.21, § 15.2-2108.30, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

  • 01/20/2012 Committee
  • 01/20/2012 Presented and ordered printed 12103091D
  • 01/20/2012 Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
  • 01/25/2012 Assigned CC & T sub: #2
  • 02/02/2012 Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2013
  • 02/03/2012 Continued to 2013 in Counties, Cities and Towns