HF1377 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Public television grants provided, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF449
AI Generated Summary
This bill, H.F. No. 1377, is a proposed appropriation act in the Minnesota House of Representatives that provides grants to public television. The bill directs the commissioner of administration to allocate funds based on recommendations from the Minnesota Public Television Association. The appropriations from the general fund include:
- $1,750,000 per year for matching grants to public television in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
- $350,000 per year for equipment grants for public television in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
- $1,000,000 per year for block grants to public television in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
These grants are to be allocated under Minnesota Statutes, section 129D.13.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | State Government Finance and Policy |
| February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
| March 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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