HF1679 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Public television grants funding provided, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF2113
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to provide financial support to public television in Minnesota. It seeks to enhance the production and acquisition of content by awarding grants to the Minnesota Public Television Association.
Main Provisions
- The bill allocates $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
- These funds are appropriated from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
- The funding is directed to the commissioner of administration, who will distribute grants to the Minnesota Public Television Association.
- The purpose of these grants is to support the production and acquisition of quality television content, in accordance with specific Minnesota statutes.
Significant Changes
There are no changes to existing law described in the bill. The bill introduces new appropriations specifically for the stated fiscal years to support public television.
Relevant Terms
- Grants
- Public Television
- Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
- Minnesota Public Television Association
- Appropriation
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Legacy Finance |
| March 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 04, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| April 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| April 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"New appropriation for fiscal years 2026 and 2027."
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"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill allocates funds to public television as directed under Minnesota Statutes section 129D.18.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "129D.18"
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