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90th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HSB 34: HSB 34

Became HF 250 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill modifies the definition of “video service” applicable to a competitive video service provider applying for a certificate of franchise authority to provide cable and video services. The bill excludes video programming offered by a provider of direct-to-home satellite services as video service. The bill also excludes digital audio-visual works offered over the internet as video service. The bill takes effect upon enactment.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

No fiscal note

House subcommittee · named January 17, 2023

  • Rep. Brian K. Lohse (R) · brian.lohse@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. David Jacoby (D) · david.jacoby@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Hans C. Wilz (R) · hans.wilz@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against

For: AT & T; DIRECTV, LLC; DISH Network, LLC

In plain words

  1. January 17, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the Commerce committee
  2. January 17, 2023House subcommittee named: Lohse, Jacoby, Wilz and H
  3. January 25, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. February 7, 2023Approved by the House committee
  5. February 9, 2023Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 250

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Iowa Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/90/HSB34