SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 2

File Code: State Government - General Assembly Crossfiled with: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 2

Sponsored By:

Senator Edwards

Entitled:

Access of Garrett County Residents to 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; and urging the Maryland Delegation to Congress to encourage the Federal Communications Commission to amend its television market determination regulations, and to sponsor and support any legislation in the United States Congress to provide Garrett County residents with a choice to receive broadcasts from stations located in Baltimore, Washington, D.C., or Pittsburgh.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.

Senate Action

1/28

First Reading Finance

Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m.

2/28

Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

3/1

Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted

Second Reading Passed with Amendments

3/3

Third Reading Passed (47-0)

House Action

3/4

First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

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:

Senate

Number: 857675/01     Offered on: March 1, 2011   at: 10:31 a.m.     Status: Adopted

Committee Votes :

Senate

Finance

Roll Call Vote (Legislative date is shown):

Senate

March 3, 2011: Third Reading Passed (47-0)