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SB 3605

$PUBLIC BROADCASTING

104th Regular Session Introduced by Darby Hills and 2 co-sponsors

Provides $5,000,000 in grants to Illinois public radio and TV stations and covers related administrative expenses, administered by the Illinois Arts Council.

Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
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Bill Summary · SB 3605

Summary of SB3605 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Title

Public Broadcasting – An Act making an appropriation to support public radio and television.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill proposes a targeted appropriation to support public broadcasting in Illinois.
  • Specifically, it provides funding to help public radio and television stations operate and manage related administrative expenses.

Key Provisions

  • Funding Amount: Appropriates $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund.
  • Use of Funds: Grants to public radio and television stations and payment of related administrative expenses under the Public Radio and Television Grant Act.
  • Source: General Revenue Fund.
  • Effective Date: July 1, 2026.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Entities Receiving Grants: Public radio and television stations in Illinois that are eligible under the Public Radio and Television Grant Act.
  • Administrative Expenses: Related administrative costs incurred by these stations in connection with the grant program.
  • State Agencies/Entities Involved: Illinois Arts Council (IAC) administers the grant program and distributes the funds as grants to eligible stations.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced By: Sen. Steve Stadelman (co-sponsor listed as Steve Stadelman, suggesting a single-sponsor designation in the record).
  • Committee Action: Assigned to Appropriations; Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline established for May 15, 2026.
  • Effective Date: The act becomes effective July 1, 2026.
  • Lifespan/Enactment: As an appropriation bill, it approves funding for the upcoming and ongoing fiscal year(s) beginning in July 2026.

Potential Impact

  • Public Broadcasting Support: Provides a dedicated funding stream to strengthen operational capacity and program delivery for public radio and TV stations in Illinois.
  • Stability for Stations: The grant may offer financial stability, enabling stations to plan programming and maintain services.
  • IAC’s Role: Reinforces the Illinois Arts Council’s role in administering state support for public broadcasting.

Notes

  • The text specifies the total amount and general purpose but does not detail grant eligibility criteria, distribution formulas, or performance requirements. Such details are typically established under the Public Radio and Television Grant Act or accompanying administrative rules.

If you’d like, I can add a brief context on how similar appropriations have been used in the past or outline questions to seek from sponsors or the Illinois Arts Council regarding implementation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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