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

Introduced By

Del. Bob Marshall (R-Manassas)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
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. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

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