HB110 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Becky Nordgren

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Cable television, rates subject to regulation by Public Service Commission

Summary

HB110 would require Alabama cable TV rates to be approved and regulated by the Public Service Commission.

What This Bill Does

It would subject cable TV rates to PSC approval for each service area. The PSC would review and approve existing and future rates according to a schedule it sets. Municipal utilities boards operating a cable system would be exempt. The act becomes effective three months after the Governor signs, and it repeals laws that conflict with it.

Who It Affects

• Cable television providers in Alabama, who would have to obtain PSC rate approval for their service areas
• Consumers in Alabama, who would be affected by PSC-regulated rates and oversight of price changes
• Municipal utilities boards operating a cable system, which would be exempt from these regulations

Key Provisions

• Section 1(a): Rates charged by any cable television provider within the state shall be subject to approval and regulation by the Alabama Public Service Commission for that service area and are defined for this purpose as a transportation company.
• Section 1(b): Rates charged on the effective date shall be reviewed and approved by the Commission according to a schedule set by the Commission.
• Section 2: This act shall not apply to any municipal utilities board operating a cable television system.
• Section 3: All laws or parts of laws which conflict with this act are repealed.
• Section 4: This act shall become effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Public Service Commission