HF 1683

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 02/23/2017 02:02pm

A bill for an act
relating to state government; appropriating money for grants to radio stations.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin PUBLIC BROADCASTING; APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $522,500 in fiscal year 2018 and $522,500 in fiscal year 2019 are appropriated from the
general fund to the commissioner of administration for community service grants to public
educational radio stations. No indirect costs may be claimed by an institution or governing
body for this grant. Grants must be allocated after considering the recommendations of the
Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations according to Minnesota Statutes,
section 129D.14.
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Sec. 2. new text begin PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL RADIO STATIONS; APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $159,750 in fiscal year 2018 and $159,750 in fiscal year 2019 are appropriated from the
general fund to the commissioner of administration for equipment grants to public educational
radio stations for the purchase of equipment. This appropriation may be used for the repair,
rental, and purchase of equipment, including equipment under $500. No indirect costs may
be claimed by an institution or governing body for this grant. Grants must be allocated after
considering the recommendations of the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio
Stations according to Minnesota Statutes, section 129D.14.
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