Introduced
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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 and Technology
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
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To specify mediation procedures for disputes between providers and local governments, or between providers, and require losers to pay the attorney fees of winners.
Consideration postponed
Withdrawn
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To withdraw the previous Barnett amendment.
Amendment offered
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To clarify and slightly streamline some of the provisions regarding disputes brought to the PSC between providers and local governments, and between providers. The amendment would require losers to pay the "reasonable non-excessive attorney fees" of winners.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 108 to 0
Referred to the Committee on Energy Policy and Public Utilities
