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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to PEG access and cable-related funds. Community Development and Small Businesses.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Massachusetts law to allow municipalities to direct payment of franchise-related fees by cable operators to a designated PEG (Public, Educational, and Governmental) access provider of the municipality's choosing. It also changes the language in the law from "appropriated" to "expended" regarding the use of these cable-related funds. Additionally, the bill includes a new section that specifies the bill will take effect on July 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2019 from 02:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1 (on 06/18/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S89 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S89.pdf |
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