Bill Information - History

An Act creating the Commission on Cable Television; conferring duties and powers on the commission; providing for payment of costs incurred by the commission; authorizing municipalities to franchise cable television systems; providing for the transfer, renewal, or for future of franchises; establishing classifications and rates of service; prohibiting cable television companies from abandoning service; establishing obligations of an owner of property containing cable television facilities; creating liability for slander or libel; and creating a municipal advisory council.