CT SB00104

Establishes the State Civic Network, a statewide cable programming channel and Internet website providing live and archived coverage of legislative, executive, and judicial branch proceedings, replacing the Connecticut Television Network.

Requires a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization selected by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to manage the network for ten-year terms, with responsibility for staffing, equipment, carriage agreements, and maintaining operational independence.

Mandates that community antenna television companies and multichannel video programming distributors include the State Civic Network in their basic service packages.

Creates a State Civic Network Advisory Council with 14 members appointed by legislative leaders, the Governor, and Chief Justice to serve as liaison between the network operator and state government branches.

All provisions take effect July 1, 2016, and repeals the prior Connecticut Television Network statute.