West Virginia 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee 6 R cosponsors

HB 3281 — To put cable television network providers under the purview of the PSC for any rate increases or reductions of channels available to customers

Last action — To House Government Organization

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

58 added · 57 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of HB 3281 adds a new section that clarifies the Public Service Commission's authority over cable television, affirming its role in overseeing cable providers as utilities. It requires the Commission to assess whether there is effective competition for cable services across West Virginia and to establish rates in areas lacking that competition. These changes are significant as they aim to protect consumers by ensuring fair pricing and adequate service options in regions where competition may be limited. Additionally, the new language streamlines how the Commission addresses any unjust practices or rates among providers.

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Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature regular session Introduced House Bill 3281 By Delegates J.
Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature regular session Committee Substitute for House Bill 3281 By Delegates J.
Kelly [Introduced March 16, 2021;
Kelly [Originating in the Committee on Government Organization;
Referred to the Committee on Government Organization] A BILL to repeal §24D-1-26 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended;
March 25, 2021] A BILL to repeal §24D-1-26 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended;
(b)  Effective July 1, 2021, the commission shall have the authority to determine whether effective competition among cable providers exist in the state by locality.
(b)  Effective July 1, 2021, the commission shall have the authority to determine whether effective competition among cable providers exist in the state by locality.
The commission shall have the authority to determine whether to require a cable provider who provides internet or cable service for schools, hospitals, and government agencies to maintain technical and call center support in this state.
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Action History

  1. To House Government Organization

  2. Introduced in House

  3. To Government Organization

  4. Filed for introduction

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 143 not signed on

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Not signed on (143)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 3281?
HB 3281 is sponsored by Betsy Kelly (Republican), Steele, Reynolds, Booth, Clay Riley (Republican), Jordan Bridges (Republican), Roy Cooper (Republican), and Trenton Barnhart (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 3281?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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