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

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

House

Rules and Executive Nominations