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H04282025 Regular Session

Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding priority public broadcasting rights of Idaho high school sports events.

BROADCASTING OF HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS -- Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding priority public broadcasting rights of Idaho high school sports events.

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State Government (Idaho Public Television and State Board of Education) Expenditures: Initial costs may include equipment upgrades, personnel, and production expenses to facilitate broadcasting. Estimated one-time startup costs for fiscal year 2026, effective July 1, 2025, could range from $50,000 to $150,000, depending on existing infrastructure. Ongoing annual operating costs are estimated at $75,000 to $200,000, though these could be offset or exceeded by revenue generated. Rule-making authority granted to the State Board of Education may incur minor administrative costs (e.g., $5,000-$10,000) for development. No direct impact on the State General Fund is anticipated, as the bill does not require an appropriation. Any surplus revenue retained by the Idaho Public Television would support its operations rather than revert to the General Fund, per the bill's intent to fund educational and broadcasting initiatives.

Reported Printed; Filed in the Office of the Chief Clerk