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HI SCR75
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/2/2018
Primary Sponsor
Rosalyn Baker
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AI Summary
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Urges Hawaii's congressional delegation to introduce and advocate for federal legislation granting local franchising authorities greater regulatory power over cable operators and public, educational, and governmental (PEG) access channels
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Requests the Federal Communications Commission provide clarity and allow local franchising authorities increased discretion in regulating cable operators regarding PEG access channels
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Identifies federal law limitations restricting local franchising authorities' regulation of cable services, specifically noting only 30 days' advance written notice is required for channel repositioning
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Emphasizes PEG channels' importance for civic participation, government transparency, cultural programming, and emergency public alerts, noting that channel relocations cause public confusion and viewership decline
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Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to U.S. Senate Majority Leader, House Speaker, FCC Chairman, Hawaii's congressional delegation, and Hawaii's Governor
Legislative Description
Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Advocate For Local Franchising Authorities To Receive Greater Cable Television Regulating Power And For The Federal Communications Commission To Provide Clarity And Allow Local Franchising Authorities More Discretion Regarding The Regulation Of Cable Operators As It Relates To Public, Educational, And Governmental Access Channels.
Federal Communications Commission
Last Action
Referred to IAC/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 52
4/4/2018