Senate Sponsors: BUTLER. Short description: MUNI CD-CABLE TV FRANCHISES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the franchising authority may grant additional cable television franchises under more favorable and less burdensome (now different) terms and conditions than those of existing franchises, in which event the authority shall renegotiate with each (now the) existing franchise. Provides that if the terms of an existing franchise are modified, the existing franchisee is not required (unless it agrees) to make an additional payment to the authority, engage in additional construction, or modify its system. Provides that the inclusion by the additional franchisee of an additional or different system or design shall not be considered in determining competitive advantage over another franchise. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status