Maine Legislators Fail to Override Mills Veto on Video Bill

A Maine video franchise bill died after the legislature failed to override a veto by Gov. Janet Mills (D). The bill would have applied fees to IPTV operators to fund public, educational and governmental channels (see 2106180038). The House failed to meet the two-thirds threshold when it voted 78-66 Wednesday on LD-920. “I am deeply concerned that if this bill were to become law, it could make digital streaming services more costly and reduce service options for Mainers,” Mills wrote in a June 25 veto letter.