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HB 1297·MS·house

ETV; require Legislature to reduce general fund appropriations to by 20% and eliminate funding over five years.

FailedFiled Jan 19, 2026
Sponsor: Owen
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(H) Died In Committee

Feb 3, 2026

Summary

The bill would order the legislature to reduce the general‑fund appropriation to the Authority for Educational Television by 20 % each year from fiscal year 2028 through fiscal year 2032, and to cease all appropriations after fiscal year 2033. The authority would have to become self‑supported through donations and other private funds, while the state would still be responsible for any bond principal and interest. The measure failed, dying in committee.

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