Introduced
by
To revise consumer complaint provisions in the new <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2006-HB-6456">state video service franchise system</a> law that substantially replaced the discretion of local governments in franchising video service providers, including through cable or phone lines. The bill would require a customer to first seek redress through a provider’s own dispute resolution process, and if this does not work out, specifies procedures for complaints filed with the state Public Service Commission, including a mediation process. The bill also specifies PSC procedures for disputes between providers and local governments, and disputes between providers.
Referred to the Committee on Energy Policy and Public Utilities
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 26 to 9 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that caps the attorney fees that can be imposed on a losing party in dispute covered by the bill.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 106 to 3 (details)
To revise consumer complaint provisions in the new <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2006-HB-6456">state video service franchise system</a> law that substantially replaced the discretion of local governments in franchising video service providers, including through cable or phone lines. The bill would require a customer to first seek redress through a provider’s own dispute resolution process, and if this does not work out, specifies procedures for complaints filed with the state Public Service Commission, including a mediation process. The bill also specifies PSC procedures for disputes between providers and local governments, and disputes between providers.
Motion
The motion passed 30 to 6 (details)
