Minnesota HF3936: Greater Minnesota public television station operations funding provided, and money appropriated.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to state government; appropriating money for operations of public television stations in greater Minnesota. new text begin [ $475,000 is for a grant to Lakeland PBS; $650,000 is for a grant to KSMQ; $250,000 is for a grant to PBS North; and $200,000 is for a grant to Prairie Public television.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: EFFECTIVE DATE.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: This section is effective the day following final enactment.] new text end.

From the engrossed text, March 23, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to state government; appropriating money for operations of public television stations in greater Minnesota. new text begin [ $475,000 is for a grant to Lakeland PBS; $650,000 is for a grant to KSMQ; $250,000 is for a grant to PBS North; and $200,000 is for a grant to Prairie Public television.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: EFFECTIVE DATE.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: This section is effective the day following final enactment.] new text end

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Sponsors

• Ginny Klevorn (D) · primary sponsor
• Josiah Hill (D)
• Kristin Bahner (D)
• Davids, Greg (R, 26B)
• Anderson, P. H. (R)
• Heintzeman, Josh (R, 06B)
• Mike Freiberg (D)
• Larry Kraft (D)
• Bidal Duran (R)
• Mary Frances Clardy (D, 53A)
• Cheryl Youakim (D)

Latest actions

1. May 6, 2026: Author added Youakim
2. March 23, 2026: Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means
3. March 12, 2026: Authors added Duran and Clardy
4. March 9, 2026: Authors added Heintzeman, Freiberg, and Kraft
5. March 5, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy

Common questions

What is HF3936?

HF3936 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Greater Minnesota public television station operations funding provided, and money appropriated.

What does HF3936 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to state government; appropriating money for operations of public television stations in greater Minnesota. new text begin [ $475,000 is for a grant to Lakeland PBS; $650,000 is for a grant to KSMQ; $250,000 is for a grant to PBS North; and $200,000 is for a grant to Prairie Public television.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: EFFECTIVE DATE.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: This section is effective the day following final enactment.] new text end.

What is the status of HF3936?

In committee as of May 6, 2026. Latest action: Author added Youakim (May 6, 2026).

Who sponsored HF3936?

Ginny Klevorn (D), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HF3936?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF3936&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house