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CS/CS/HB 529: Cable TV/Video Service Franchises [RPCC]

GENERAL BILL by Policy & Budget Council ; Jobs & Entrepreneurship Council ; Traviesa ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Lopez-Cantera ; Schenck ; Weatherford ; Holloway ; Bullard ; Mealor ; Meadows ; Murzin ; Precourt ; Flores ; Gibson ; Machek ; Robaina ; Taylor, P ; Legg ; Porth ; Chestnut ; Nehr ; Brandenburg ; Mayfield ; Rivera ; Hays ; Fields ; Allen ; Reagan ; Ambler ; Evers ; Williams, T. ; Cretul

Cable TV/Video Service Franchises [RPCC]; cites act as "Consumer Choice Act of 2007"; prohibits counties & municipalities from negotiating terms & conditions re cable & video services; deletes authorization for counties & municipalities to award cable service franchises & restriction that cable service companies not operate without such franchise; provides for incumbent cable service provider eligibility for state-issued franchises, etc. Amends FS.

Effective Date: 05/18/2007
 Last Action: 5/18/2007 - Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2007-29
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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    1/23/2007 House • Filed
    1/31/2007 House • Referred to Jobs & Entrepreneurship Council; Policy & Budget Council
    2/15/2007 House • On Council agenda-- Jobs & Entrepreneurship Council, 02/22/07, 1:00 pm, Morris Hall
    2/22/2007 House • CS by Jobs & Entrepreneurship Council; YEAS 11 NAYS 1
    3/5/2007 House • CS filed
    3/6/2007 House • Introduced, referred to Jobs & Entrepreneurship Council; Policy & Budget Council -HJ 00043; On Council agenda-- Jobs & Entrepreneurship Council, 02/22/07, 1:00 pm, Morris Hall; CS by Jobs & Entrepreneurship Council; YEAS 11 NAYS 1 -HJ 00132; CS read 1st time on 03/06/07 -HJ 00114; CS filed
    3/11/2007 House • Now in Policy & Budget Council -HJ 00183
    3/14/2007 House • On Council agenda-- Policy & Budget Council, 03/16/07, 9:00 am, 212-K
    3/16/2007 House • CS/CS by- Policy & Budget Council; YEAS 27 NAYS 3 -HJ 00227
    3/19/2007 House • CS read 1st time on 03/19/07 -HJ 00222; CS filed; Placed on Calendar -HJ 00224
    3/21/2007 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read 2nd time -HJ 00237; Amendment(s) failed -HJ 00238
    3/22/2007 House • Read 3rd time -HJ 00253; CS passed; YEAS 104 NAYS 8 -HJ 00253
    3/28/2007 Senate • In Messages
    4/25/2007 Senate • Received, referred to Communications and Public Utilities; Community Affairs; General Government Appropriations -SJ 00569
    4/26/2007 Senate • Withdrawn from Communications and Public Utilities; Community Affairs; General Government Appropriations -SJ 00592; Substituted for CS/CS/CS/SB 998 -SJ 00592; Read 2nd time -SJ 00592; Amendment(s) adopted (960200, 371058, 353374, 243918, 232114, 115654) -SJ 00592; Amendment(s) reconsidered, withdrawn -SJ 00608
    4/27/2007 Senate • Read 3rd time -SJ 00679; Amendment(s) reconsidered, failed -SJ 00679; Amendment(s) reconsidered, adopted, as amended -SJ 00679; Amendment(s) adopted (961878, 825438, 734540, 704476, 642104, 614248, 524822, 181662) -SJ 00679; CS passed as amended (961878, 825438, 734540, 704476, 642104, 614248, 524822, 181662); YEAS 30 NAYS 3 -SJ 00680; Immediately certified -SJ 00680
    4/27/2007 House • In returning messages
    4/30/2007 House • Concurred -HJ 00859; CS passed as amended; YEAS 117 NAYS 2 -HJ 00865; Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 00865
    5/3/2007 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor -HJ 01346
    5/18/2007 • Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2007-29

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  • CS/CS/HB 529, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 5/1/2007 at 4:45 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (6)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    H 855 Statewide Cable TV Franchises Garcia Compare Last Action: 5/4/2007 H Died in Committee on Utilities & Telecommunications (JE), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/HB 529 (Ch. 2007-29)
    Location:
    H 1565 Lifeline Telecommunications Service Zapata Compare Last Action: 5/4/2007 H Died in Committee on Utilities & Telecommunications (JE), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/HB 529 (Ch. 2007-29)
    Location:
    S 998 (c3) Cable TV/Video Service Franchises [RPCC] Bennett Compare Last Action: 4/26/2007 S Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read 2nd time -SJ 00591; Amendment(s) adopted (760970, 712940, 375938, 373250, 365746, 052442) -SJ 00592; Amendment(s) failed -SJ 00592; Substituted CS/CS/HB 529 -SJ 00592; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/HB 529 (Ch. 2007-29) -SJ 00592
    Location:
    S 1772 Statewide Cable TV Franchises [RPCC] Fasano Compare Last Action: 5/4/2007 S Died in Committee on Communications and Public Utilities, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/HB 529 (Ch. 2007-29)
    Location:
    S 2638 Lifeline Telecommunications Services [RPCC] Argenziano Compare Last Action: 5/4/2007 S Died in Committee on Communications and Public Utilities, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/HB 529 (Ch. 2007-29)
    Location:
    S 2908 Lifeline Telecommunications Service [RPCC] Siplin Compare Last Action: 5/4/2007 S Died in Committee on Communications and Public Utilities, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/HB 529 (Ch. 2007-29)
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (30)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    166.046 Definitions; minimum standards for cable television franchises imposed upon counties and municipalities.
    202.11 Definitions.
    202.24 Limitations on local taxes and fees imposed on dealers of communications services.
    337.401 Use of right-of-way for utilities subject to regulation; permit; fees.
    337.4061 Definitions; unlawful use of state-maintained road right-of-way by nonfranchised cable television services.
    350.81 Communications services offered by governmental entities.
    364.0361 Local government authority; nondiscriminatory exercise.
    364.051 Price regulation.
    364.10 Undue advantage to person or locality prohibited; Lifeline service.
    364.163 Network access services.
    364.164 Competitive market enhancement.
    364.385 Saving clauses.
    501.2079
    610.102
    610.103
    610.104
    610.105
    610.106
    610.107
    610.108
    610.109
    610.112
    610.113
    610.114
    610.115
    610.116
    610.117
    610.118
    610.119
    610.120

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  • CS/CS/HB 529, Engrossed 1 Posted 4/30/2007 at 10:30 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (30)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    166.046 Definitions; minimum standards for cable television franchises imposed upon counties and municipalities.
    202.11 Definitions.
    202.24 Limitations on local taxes and fees imposed on dealers of communications services.
    337.401 Use of right-of-way for utilities subject to regulation; permit; fees.
    337.4061 Definitions; unlawful use of state-maintained road right-of-way by nonfranchised cable television services.
    350.81 Communications services offered by governmental entities.
    364.0361 Local government authority; nondiscriminatory exercise.
    364.051 Price regulation.
    364.10 Undue advantage to person or locality prohibited; Lifeline service.
    364.163 Network access services.
    364.164 Competitive market enhancement.
    364.385 Saving clauses.
    501.2079
    610.102
    610.103
    610.104
    610.105
    610.106
    610.107
    610.108
    610.109
    610.112
    610.113
    610.114
    610.115
    610.116
    610.117
    610.118
    610.119
    610.120

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  • CS/CS/HB 529, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 3/19/2007 at 7:44 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Amendments (33)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    825438 - Amendment
    		Bennett 4/25/2007
    10:52 PM     		Senate: Replaced by Engrossed Amendment
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 704476 - Amendment to Amendment (825438)
    		Storms 4/26/2007
    7:57 PM     		Senate: Replaced by Engrossed Amendment
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 961878 - Amendment to Amendment (825438)
    		Bennett 4/27/2007
    9:23 AM     		Senate: Replaced by Engrossed Amendment
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 614248 - Amendment to Amendment (825438)
    		Bennett 4/27/2007
    9:23 AM     		Senate: Replaced by Engrossed Amendment
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 403840 - Substitute Amendment (825438)
    		Constantine 4/26/2007
    2:10 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 973404 - Substitute Amendment (825438)
    		Constantine 4/27/2007
    10:42 AM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 190666 - Amendment to Substitute Amendment (973404)
    		Storms 4/27/2007
    11:43 AM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    371058 - Amendment
    		Bennett 4/25/2007
    10:54 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    243918 - Amendment
    		Bennett 4/25/2007
    10:56 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    115654 - Amendment
    		Bennett 4/25/2007
    10:58 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    642104 - Amendment
    		Fasano 4/25/2007
    11:00 PM     		Senate: Replaced by Engrossed Amendment
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 230206 - Amendment to Amendment (642104)
    		Aronberg 4/27/2007
    11:11 AM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 524822 - Amendment to Amendment (642104)
    		Fasano 4/27/2007
    2:33 PM     		Senate: Replaced by Engrossed Amendment
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    232114 - Amendment
    		Bennett 4/25/2007
    11:01 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    535246 - Amendment
    		Bennett 4/25/2007
    11:04 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    353374 - Amendment
    		Bennett 4/25/2007
    11:06 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    960200 - Amendment
    		Bennett 4/25/2007
    11:07 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    602640 - Amendment
    		Bennett 4/26/2007
    11:07 AM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    182810 - Amendment
    		Posey 4/26/2007
    12:07 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    653698 - Amendment
    		Argenziano 4/26/2007
    12:56 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    141014 - Amendment
    		Constantine 4/26/2007
    2:09 PM     		Senate: Failed
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 902092 - Amendment to Amendment (141014)
    		Bennett 4/27/2007
    9:23 AM     		Senate: Failed
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    181662 - Amendment
    		Bennett 4/26/2007
    4:19 PM     		Senate: Replaced by Engrossed Amendment
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 734540 - Amendment to Amendment (181662)
    		Bennett 4/26/2007
    7:54 PM     		Senate: Replaced by Engrossed Amendment
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    702036 - Amendment
    		Constantine 4/26/2007
    9:03 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    171772 - Amendment
    		Constantine 4/26/2007
    9:10 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    820610 - Amendment
    		Siplin 4/27/2007
    9:38 AM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    263020 - Amendment
    		Siplin 4/27/2007
    10:08 AM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    221410 - Amendment
    		Siplin 4/27/2007
    10:13 AM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    780346 - Amendment
    		Bennett 4/27/2007
    7:50 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    373992 - Amendment
    		Fasano 4/27/2007
    7:51 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    770310 - Amendment
    		Bennett 4/27/2007
    7:52 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/27/2007     		Web Page
    PDF
    073055 - Amendment
    		Garcia 3/20/2007
    1:52 PM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (3)

    Date Chamber Result
    3/22/2007 2:22 PM House 104 Yeas - 8 Nays
    4/27/2007 5:13 PM Senate 30 Yeas - 3 Nays
    4/30/2007 2:33 PM House 117 Yeas - 2 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (27)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    166.046 Definitions; minimum standards for cable television franchises imposed upon counties and municipalities.
    202.11 Definitions.
    202.24 Limitations on local taxes and fees imposed on dealers of communications services.
    337.401 Use of right-of-way for utilities subject to regulation; permit; fees.
    337.4061 Definitions; unlawful use of state-maintained road right-of-way by nonfranchised cable television services.
    350.81 Communications services offered by governmental entities.
    364.0361 Local government authority; nondiscriminatory exercise.
    364.051 Price regulation.
    364.10 Undue advantage to person or locality prohibited; Lifeline service.
    364.163 Network access services.
    364.164 Competitive market enhancement.
    364.385 Saving clauses.
    610.102
    610.103
    610.104
    610.105
    610.106
    610.107
    610.108
    610.109
    610.112
    610.113
    610.114
    610.115
    610.116
    610.117
    610.118

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  • CS/HB 529, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 3/5/2007 at 4:10 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (21)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    166.046 Definitions; minimum standards for cable television franchises imposed upon counties and municipalities.
    202.11 Definitions.
    202.24 Limitations on local taxes and fees imposed on dealers of communications services.
    337.401 Use of right-of-way for utilities subject to regulation; permit; fees.
    337.4061 Definitions; unlawful use of state-maintained road right-of-way by nonfranchised cable television services.
    350.81 Communications services offered by governmental entities.
    364.0361 Local government authority; nondiscriminatory exercise.
    610.102
    610.103
    610.104
    610.105
    610.106
    610.107
    610.108
    610.109
    610.112
    610.113
    610.114
    610.115
    610.116
    610.117

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  • HB 529, Original Filed Version Posted 1/24/2007 at 3:01 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (21)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    166.046 Definitions; minimum standards for cable television franchises imposed upon counties and municipalities.
    202.11 Definitions.
    202.24 Limitations on local taxes and fees imposed on dealers of communications services.
    337.401 Use of right-of-way for utilities subject to regulation; permit; fees.
    337.4061 Definitions; unlawful use of state-maintained road right-of-way by nonfranchised cable television services.
    350.81 Communications services offered by governmental entities.
    364.0361 Local government authority; nondiscriminatory exercise.
    610.102
    610.103
    610.104
    610.105
    610.106
    610.107
    610.108
    610.109
    610.112
    610.113
    610.114
    610.115
    610.116
    610.117

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