Cable television system, etc.; contracts with electric cooperative facilities for pole attachments. (HB2417)
Introduced By
Del. Steve Landes (R-Weyers Cave)
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
Electric cooperatives; attachments to utility poles by cable television systems; penalty. Provides that placing an unauthorized attachment to utility poles owned by an electric cooperative is a Class 1 misdemeanor. The measure also requires cable television systems to adhere to conditions and standards when attaching to an electric cooperative's poles. These conditions and standards include payment for unauthorized attachments, standards for overlashings, evidence of authority to occupy the right-of-way, and nondiscriminatory access to broadband services. In addition, a cable television system that violates safety and response provisions is subject to fines of up to $10,000. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/18/2011 | Presented and ordered printed 11104025D |
| 01/18/2011 | Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor |
| 01/21/2011 | Assigned C & L sub: #2 |
| 01/27/2011 | Impact statement from DPB (HB2417) |
| 01/27/2011 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/08/2011 | Left in Commerce and Labor |