GREEN SHEET REDIGEST
HB 276 2022 Regular Session Bishop
TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Exempts certain video programming from franchise fees
DIGEST
Present law defines "cable service" as the one-way transmission to subscribers of video
programming or other programming service and any subscriber interaction required for the
selection or use of video programming or other programming service. Present law excludes
video programming provided by a commercial mobile service provider from the definition
of "cable service".
Proposed law retains the exclusion for video programming provided by a commercial service
provider from the definition of "cable service" and specifies that video programming
accessed via a service that enables users to access content, information, email, or other
services offered over the internet, including streaming content is excluded.
Present law defines "video service" as video programming services provided through
wireline facilities located at least in part in the public rights of way without regard to delivery
technology, including internet protocol technology. Present law excludes video programming
by a commercial mobile service provider and video programming provided as part of a
service enabling users to access information over the internet from the definition of "video
service".
Proposed law retains present law but specifies that direct-to-home satellite services as
defined in federal law are excluded from the definition of "video service" and clarifies that
streaming content is included in the video programming that is excluded from the definition
of "video service".
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 45:1363(intro. para.), (1), and (14))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Ways and Means to the
original bill:
1. Delete provisions in proposed law authorizing the secretary of state to audit, file
suit, and resolve disputes relating to franchise fee payments.
2. Exclude video programming accessed via a service that enables users to access
content, information, email, or other services offered over the internet, including
streaming content from the definition of "cable service".
3. Exclude streaming content from the definition of "video service".
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Specify that a "video service" is a service provided by a video service provider.
2. Remove direct broadcast satellite service from services excluded from the
definition of "video service" and exclude instead direct-to-home satellite services
as defined in present federal law.
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Prepared by Curry J. Lann. 3. Add an effective date of upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for
gubernatorial action.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs
to the reengrossed bill
1. Provides for technical changes.
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