Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3355 by Cook (Relating to cable operators' attachments on distribution poles owned or controlled by electric cooperatives.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would add Chapter 252 to the Utilities Code to establish requirements for cable operators' attachments on distribution poles owned or controlled by electric cooperatives, including procedures for construction; pole attachment contracts; transfer and removal of attachments; and easements.
The Public Utility Commission indicated no significant fiscal impact is anticipated and any work resulting from the provisions of the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.