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ID H0428

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chris Bruce

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Idaho Public Television receives right of first refusal to broadcast all IHSAA-sanctioned high school sports events, including live, delayed, television, radio, and online streaming formats
  • Idaho Public Television must notify IHSAA at least 30 days before an event to exercise broadcasting rights; other broadcasters may apply for rights if Idaho Public Television declines or fails to provide timely notice
  • Broadcasting revenue must support educational programming and public broadcasting initiatives, with a portion allocated to public high schools or IHSAA for sports facilities and programs as determined by the State Board of Education
  • State Board of Education may promulgate rules with IHSAA consultation, subject to legislative approval, covering scheduling, content guidelines, and technical standards
  • Declared an emergency measure, effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

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

BROADCASTING OF HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Last Action

Reported Printed; Filed in the Office of the Chief Clerk

3/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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