SF449 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Public television grants appropriation
Related bill: HF1377
AI Generated Summary
Senate File No. 449 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate that proposes to allocate funds to support public television. The bill directs the commissioner of administration to consider the advice of the Minnesota Public Television Association when distributing these funds. Specifically, the bill outlines appropriations for three types of grants:
- Matching Grants: $1,750,000 will be allocated for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
- Equipment Grants: $350,000 will be allocated for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
- Block Grants: $1,000,000 will be allocated for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
These funds are intended to aid public television stations in Minnesota by supporting their financial and equipment needs.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 20, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | State and Local Government |
| February 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| February 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| February 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"Additional funds allocated for public television grants."
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"summary": "Appropriations for public television and matching grants are provided under section 129D.13.",
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"citation": "129D.13"
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