S 4290 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Makes supplemental appropriation of $5 million from General Fund to entity authorized to operate public broadcasting system to support public broadcasting.

This bill appropriates an additional $5 million from the state's General Fund to support public broadcasting in New Jersey. The funds are designated for the non-profit entity authorized to operate the public broadcasting system, specifically to help cover programming costs. Before the money is released, the Public Broadcasting Authority and the operating entity must sign a memorandum of understanding that ensures the funds are used solely for public broadcasting purposes. This supplemental appropriation is intended to provide extra financial resources for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
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Introduced May 14, 2026 Last action May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
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