Concerns public broadcasting funding; makes appropriations.
This bill directs the New Jersey Legislature to annually allocate $9.6 million from the State General Fund to the Trust Fund for the Support of Public Broadcasting starting in fiscal year 2026. The funding is intended to support the operations of New Jersey Public Broadcasting, which has managed public television and radio services since 2011. The appropriation replaces potential interest earnings that would have accrued if earlier asset sale proceeds had been deposited in the trust fund as originally planned. This change ensures ongoing financial support for public broadcasting without altering existing operational structures or responsibilities.
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Introduced May 4, 2026
Last action May 4, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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