Senate Sponsors: JACOBS. Short description: CABLE TV FRANCHISE TRANSFER Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that before the county board or the corporate authorities may authorize the transfer of a cable TV franchise, they shall require the transferee to agree to provide, for one year after the transfer, all services and options provided by the franchise at the time of the transfer. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status