Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes certain local broadcasters to provide broadcast services for a school's postseason activities notwithstanding if the state high school activities association enters into an exclusive broadcast agreement for postseason activities in Kansas.

Highlights:

• Authorizes certain local broadcasters to provide broadcast services for a school's postseason activities notwithstanding if the state high school activities association enters into an exclusive broadcast agreement for postseason activities in Kansas (Sec. 1).

• Defines “local broadcaster” as an organization located in Kansas, that provides local broadcast services for any local school activity including a student-organized broadcast that is offered as an educational course or program by the school (Sec. 1).

• Defines “Organization” as an individual, public or private corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, or any other legal or commercial entity (Sec. 1).

• Defines “Postseason activity” as an association-sponsored activity that occurs after the regular season is completed, including individual games and tournaments (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall be in force after publication in the state statute book (Sec. 2).

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