Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SSB1019

Introduced
1/10/23  
Introduced
1/10/23  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to the application for a certificate of franchise authority applicable to the provision of video services and including effective date provisions.(See SF 130.)

Impact

One of the main impacts of SSB1019 is the narrowing of the definition of 'video service', effectively limiting the scope to wireline facilities that provide video programming and do not include satellite services or various internet-provided content. This change could lead to shifts in how video services are offered, particularly favoring incumbent providers while possibly hindering new entrants who rely on satellite or internet-based programming models. The immediate effect of this bill, once enacted, means that the new definitions will apply as soon as the legislative body passes it, thereby affecting the operational framework for providers almost immediately.

Summary

Senate Study Bill 1019 aims to amend the statutory framework regarding the application for a certificate of franchise authority applicable to the provision of video services in the state of Iowa. The bill specifically modifies the definition of what constitutes video service for competitive video service providers, which will impact both current and future providers of such services. Notably, it excludes certain forms of video programming from this definition, which could significantly reshape the competitive landscape for video service delivery in Iowa.

Contention

The discussions around SSB1019 may have raised questions regarding the competitiveness of the video market in Iowa, particularly how this legislative change may align with or contradict the interests of consumers and providers. Some stakeholders may see the exclusions in the bill as a way to protect established providers from competition with newer technologies and distribution methods. This has the potential to provoke debate over whether the bill unduly restricts innovative service delivery methods that utilize modern technology, promoting an uneven playing field among various service offerings.

Companion Bills

IA HSB34

Related A bill for an act relating to the application for a certificate of franchise authority applicable to the provision of video services and including effective date provisions.(See HF 250.)

IA SF130

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to the application for a certificate of franchise authority applicable to the provision of video services and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 1019.)

IA HF250

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to the application for a certificate of franchise authority applicable to the provision of video services and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 34.) Effective date: 04/28/2023.

Previously Filed As

IA HF2197

A bill for an act relating to franchisee compensation and time allowances for motor vehicle warranty services, and including applicability provisions.

IA SSB1089

A bill for an act relating to alcoholic beverages, including license authorizations and fee determinations, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See SF 387, SF 610.)

IA SF387

A bill for an act relating to alcoholic beverages, including license authorizations and fee determinations, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 1089; See SF 610.)

IA HF2695

A bill for an act relating to the application of foreign law and limiting changes in venue of civil actions, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly HF 2554.) Effective date: 07/01/2026 Applicability date: 07/01/2026

IA SSB3139

A bill for an act relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, certificates of need, and nutrition, and including applicability provisions.(See SF 2367.)

IA SF610

A bill for an act relating to alcoholic beverages, including license authorizations and fee determinations, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(Formerly SF 387, SSB 1089.)

IA SF300

A bill for an act relating to replacement certificates of title for vehicles, providing fees, and including retroactive applicability provisions.(See SF 447.)

IA SSB1166

A bill for an act relating to applications for permits to construct electric transmission lines, pipelines and underground storage facilities, and hazardous liquid pipelines, making penalties applicable, providing fees, and including effective date and applicability provisions.

IA SF447

A bill for an act relating to replacement certificates of title for vehicles, providing fees, and including retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly SF 300.)

IA SSB3028

A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of management, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See SF 2141, SF 2473.)

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