This Fiscal Note is not an official copy and should not be quoted or cited.
Fiscal Note - SB 0714 - Cable Telecommunications Services to Rental Properties
L.R. NO.  2896-01
BILL NO.  SB 714
SUBJECT:  Telecommunication Services
TYPE:     Original
DATE:     January 19, 1996



                              FISCAL SUMMARY
                    ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON STATE FUNDS


FUND AFFECTED              FY 1997             FY 1998           FY 1999
None

Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
State Funds                     $0                  $0                $0

                   ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDS


FUND AFFECTED              FY 1997             FY 1998           FY 1999
None

Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
Federal Funds                   $0                  $0                $0

                    ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON LOCAL FUNDS


FUND AFFECTED              FY 1997             FY 1998           FY 1999
Local Government                $0                  $0                $0


                              FISCAL ANALYSIS

ASSUMPTION

Officials of the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of
Economic Development - Public Service Commission assume that this proposal
would have no fiscal impact to their agencies.

FISCAL IMPACT - State Government  FY 1997   FY 1998   FY 1999
                                 (10 Mo.)

                                        0         0         0

FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government  FY 1997   FY 1998   FY 1999
                                 (10 Mo.)

                                        0         0         0

DESCRIPTION

This proposal would prohibit any person in control of a residential dwelling
from preventing any occupant of the dwelling from receiving cable television
service or accepting payment from an occupant for permitting the installation
of cable television.

This proposal would also prohibit cable television providers from installing
service unless service was requested by the owner or occupant of the
dwelling.

This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other
program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental
space.

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

Office of the Attorney General
Department of Economic Development - Public Service Commission