Kansas
Kansas passed SB 449 which took effect in July 2006. The legislation requires cable and video service providers to file an application with the state for a video service authorization certificate, thus establishing a franchise with the state.
Bill:
Senate Bill 449, "The Video Competition Act of 2006," July 2006.
News Articles:
"Video Competition Bill Signed into Law" (The Topeka Capital-Journal, April 14, 2006)