2009 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 939

File Code: Education - Miscellaneous
Sponsored By:
Delegates Smigiel, Frank, and McConkey
Entitled:
Public Broadcasting - Maryland Public Television Freedom in Broadcasting Act

Synopsis:

Requiring the Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission or a division of the Commission, when entering into a contractual relationship with the State or an entity of the State for television broadcasting services, to include a provision in the contract to allow the Commission or a division of the Commission to select the events it will film and broadcast.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
2/12
First Reading Health and Government Operations
2/18
Hearing 3/4 at 1:00 p.m.
2/26
Hearing cancelled
3/3
Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Michael D. Smigiel, Sr., District 36
Delegate William J. Frank, District 42
Delegate Tony McConkey, District 33A

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Administrative Agencies -see also- Electronic Government
Contracts -see also- Land Installment Contracts; Procurement
Public Broadcasting Commission
Television -see also- Cable Television

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Education
( 24-201 , 24-205 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Not available at this time
Amendments: None offered