Senate Sponsors: WATSON-JACOBS-TROTTER. House Sponsors: BRUNSVOLD-RYDER-JONES,SHIRLEY-DAVIS,MONIQUE Short description: CNTY CD-CABLE TV FRANCHISE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that when deciding whether to grant an additional cable television franchise, the franchising authority shall consider the statutory factors and consider and evaluate the terms and conditions of the existing franchise and the terms and conditions of the proposed franchise. Provides that if it is determined to be in the best interest to grant the additional franchise, the franchising authority must make a written finding that the terms and conditions of the proposed franchise are no more favorable or less burdensome than the terms and conditions of the existing franchise and grant the franchise. Provides that the decision as to whether the terms and conditions are equivalent rests solely with the franchising authority. Provides that counties and municipalities are not subject to suit for damages based upon the decision to grant or refusal to grant an additional franchise. Effective immediately. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Replaces the title and everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a franchising authority may grant additional cable television franchises. Provides if the terms of the added franchise agreement are different from those of the existing franchise agreement, the existing franchise agreement shall be renegotiated so that there is not a competitive advantage under either franchise agreement. Effec- tive immediately. FISCAL NOTE, H-AM 1 (Ill. Commerce Comm.) SB 999, amended by H-am 1, will have no fiscal impact. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE, H-AM 1 (DCCA) Fails to create a State mandate. HOME RULE NOTE, H-AM 1 SB 999 preempts home rule authority within municipalities with a population under 1,000,000 and in home rule counties. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 90-0285 Last action date: 97-07-31 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status