The department of commerce shall distribute grants to eligible public radio and television broadcast stations under RCW 43.63A.410 and 43.63A.420 to assist with programming, operations, and capital needs.
RCW 43.63A.400
Explanatory statement- 2023 c 470: See note following RCW 10.99.030.
Effective date-1993 c 280: See RCW 43.330.902.
Legislative findings-1987 c 308: "The legislature finds that public broadcasting creates a cultural and educational environment that is important to the citizens of the state. The legislature also finds that it is in the public interest to provide state support to bring cultural, educational, and public affairs broadcasting services to the citizens of the state." [ 1987 c 308 s 1.]