HB3036 - Tennessee: Local Government, General, Radio And Television

Companion Bill SB3895. Radio and Television - Prohibits a municipality or county from granting any overlapping franchise for cable service within its jurisdiction unless the applicant receives approval by two-thirds majority vote of the legislative body of the municipality or county. - Amends TCA Title 7. Fiscal Summary for *HB3036 / SB3895MINIMAL Bill Summary for *HB3036 / SB3895 Present law prohibits a municipality or county from granting any overlapping franchises for cable service within its jurisdiction on terms or conditions more favorable or less burdensome than those in any existing franchise within such municipality or county. This bill adds that even when the terms or conditions are not more favorable or less burdensome, a municipality or county may not grant an overlapping franchise for cable service within its jurisdiction, unless the [...]

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