2011 Regular Session

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 2

File Code: State Government - General Assembly Crossfiled with: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 2
Sponsored By:
Delegate Beitzel
Entitled:
Inclusion of Garrett County in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Television Broadcast Market Areas

Synopsis:

Expressing concern that Garrett County residents are unable to receive broadcasts from Baltimore and Washington, D.C. television stations; urging the Maryland Delegation to Congress to work with the Federal Communications Commission to amend its television market determination regulations to allow Garrett County residents to view Baltimore and Washington, D.C. stations; and urging the Maryland Delegation to work to pass any necessary legislation in the U.S. Congress to allow Garrett County residents to view these stations.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
1/28
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
3/9
Hearing 3/21 at 2:00 p.m.
4/11
Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Baltimore City
Congress, U.S
District of Columbia
Federal Government
Garrett County
News Media
Television -see also- Cable Television

Documents

All documents except Roll Call Votes are displayed in PDF format:
Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Available
Amendments: None offered
Committee Votes :
House
Rules and Executive Nominations