HB1664Introduced in the House
Mississippi Video Service Act; create.
Introduced by Brent Powell, District 59
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act To Create The Mississippi Video Service Act; To State The Intention Of The Legislature; To Provide Certain Definitions Relating To This Act; To Provide For Franchising Authority; To Require Providers To Obtain A Certificate Of Franchise Authority From The Secretary Of State Before Conducting Business Under This Act; To Require Providers To Meet Certain Requirements; To Provide For Incumbent Video Service Providers; To Require Applications For Certificates Of Franchise Authority To Include Certain Information; To Provide The Duties And Responsibilities Of The Secretary Of State With Regard To Certificates Of Franchise Authority Under This Act; To Provide For Transfer And Termination Of Certificates; To Provide Certain Fees Relating To Franchising Authority; To Provide For Use Of Public Rights-of-way By Holder Of The Certificate Of Franchising Authority; To Provide For Fees Paid To The Political Subdivision Where Service Occurs; To Prohibit Political Subdivisions From Requiring Certain Additional Fees Or Calculation Methods; To Provide For Noncompliance With This Act; To Provide Remedies For Such Noncompliance; To Provide Customer Service Standards Relating To Video Service Providers; To Provide Certain Designation And Use Of Channel Capacity For Public, Educational Or Governmental Use; To Provide For Application Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor
March 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Concurred in Amend From Senate · March 12, 2026
120
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
122 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lester Carpenter | 1 | Yes |
| Brad Mattox | 2 | Yes |
| William Arnold | 3 | Yes |
| Jody Steverson | 4 | Yes |
| John Faulkner | 5 | Yes |
| Justin Keen | 6 | Yes |
| Kimberly Remak | 7 | Yes |
| John Lamar | 8 | Yes |
| Cedric Burnett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Hawkins | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Public Utilities
Title Suff Do Pass
Amended
Passed As Amended
Transmitted To Senate
Referred To Energy
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
Amended
Passed As Amended
Returned For Concurrence
Concurred in Amend From Senate
Enrolled Bill Signed
Enrolled Bill Signed
Approved by Governor
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