SCHOENBERG. New Act Creates the Internet Access Enhancement Act. Requires a high-speed broadband Internet access transport provider who is also a cable operator or affiliate of a high-speed broadband Internet access transport provider who is also a cable operator to provide to any requesting Internet service provider access to its high-speed broadband Internet access transport services on rates, terms, and conditions that are at least as favorable as those on which it provides access to itself, its affiliate, or any other person. Provides that the Attorney General may bring an action to enforce the Act. Allows a private right of action to aggrieved parties. Preempts home rule. Effective January 1, 2002. FISCAL NOTE (Illinois Commerce Commission) The Illinois Commerce Commission estimates no fiscal impact on State revenues from HB138. HOME RULE NOTE (Department of Commerce and Community Affairs) HB 138 contains language which is a denial and limitation of home rule powers and functions. Therefore, in the opinion of DCCA, HB 138 preempts home rule authority. FISCAL NOTE (Department of Central Management Services) There is no fiscal impact on this Department. JAN-04-2001 H PREFILED WITH CLERK JAN-10-2001 H FIRST READING JAN-10-2001 H REFERRED TO HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE RULES JAN-31-2001 H ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE COMPUTER TECH FEB-08-2001 H FISCAL NOTE FILED FEB-08-2001 H COMMITTEE COMPUTER TECH FEB-15-2001 H HOME RULE NOTE FILED FEB-15-2001 H COMMITTEE COMPUTER TECH FEB-28-2001 H FISCAL NOTE FILED FEB-28-2001 H COMMITTEE COMPUTER TECH MAR-16-2001 H RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 19(A) RULES HRUL JAN-07-2003 H SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary