S.4290

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

Introduced·5/14/26
Introduced Text

Supplemental appropriation of $5 million to support public broadcasting in New Jersey.

This bill supplements the FY 2026 Appropriations Act by providing an additional $5 million from the General Fund to the non-profit corporation or other entity authorized by the State Treasurer to operate the public broadcasting system. The funds are intended to support public broadcasting programming. The New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority and the authorized entity must enter into a memorandum of understanding before disbursing the funds, ensuring they are used solely for public broadcasting.

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Budget and Appropriations Committee
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History

May 14

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee