This bill proposes the creation of a new section in chapter 54-27 of the North Dakota Century Code that restricts the use of public funds for public broadcasting. Specifically, it states that a state officer, as defined in section 54-16-00.1, is prohibited from expending any state or federal funds to directly or indirectly support public broadcasting.

The intent of this legislation is to ensure that public funds are not allocated to public broadcasting services, thereby limiting government involvement in this sector. The bill emphasizes the restriction on state officers regarding the financial support of public broadcasting initiatives.