Nevada
Nevada passed AB 526 in May 2007 allowing cable companies to negotiate their franchise agreements with the secretary of state's office, rather than each local government.
Bill:
AB 526 "Revises provisions relating to community antenna television, cable television, video service, Internet service and other information technology," May 2007.
News Articles:
"Nevada Franchise-Reform Bill Heads to Gov" (Multichannel News, May 29, 2007)