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MI HB5676
Bill
Status
5/19/2016
Primary Sponsor
James Runestad
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AI Summary
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Changes the Michigan Public Service Commission's authority to strictly limit it to powers explicitly provided in the Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Act, removing any authority to regulate providers as public utilities.
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Shifts the annual report deadline from February 1 to March 1 each year, with the report detailing competition status for video services and legislative recommendations.
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Removes the requirement for video service providers to submit information to the commission for the annual report, limiting obligations to data generated in the normal course of business.
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Requires video service providers to annually file with the commission their name, service descriptions, principal office contact information, and registered agent details for service in Michigan.
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Requires providers to notify the commission of name changes, mergers with other companies, or cessation of operations.
Legislative Description
Communications; telecommunications; video service providers; require to file certain information with the public service commission. Amends sec. 12 of 2006 PA 480 (MCL 484.3312).
Communications: technology
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/19/2016
5/24/2016