MD HB502 | 2016 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 4)
Status: Introduced on February 1 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-02-16 - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters; Withdrawn
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 1 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-02-16 - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters; Withdrawn
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Limiting specified equipment rental charges that may be included in rates of local cable television system franchises under specified circumstances; limiting the system charge to not more than $3 a month; providing that this Act does not limit the rates charged for program content; applying the Act to any cable television franchise agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2016; and providing that existing obligations or contract rights may not be impaired by this Act.
Title
Cable Television - Equipment Rentals
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-16 | House | Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters; Withdrawn |
| 2016-02-10 | House | Hearing cancelled |
| 2016-02-11 | House | Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2016-02-01 | House | First Reading Economic Matters |
Subjects
Cable Television
Commercial Law - Consumer Protection
Equipment
Leases and Rent
Local Government - Generally
Prices
Utility Regulation
Commercial Law - Consumer Protection
Equipment
Leases and Rent
Local Government - Generally
Prices
Utility Regulation
