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- Signed chap.148
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading cal.575
- Substituted for A8732
- Referred to libraries and education technology
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.98
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- Referred to education
Companion bill
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Relates to extending certain provisions of the public library construction grant program
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Fred Thiele
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6329
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 498 of the laws of 2011 amending the education law relating to the public library construction grant program, in relation to extending the provisions of such chapter
Purpose
To extend certain provisions of the public library construction grant program which were originally enacted in 2011.
Summary of provisions
The bill extends the sunset date from March 31, 2015 to March 31, 2020.
Existing law
Chapter 498 of the Laws of 2011.
Justification
Chapter 498 of the Laws of 2011 took effect in April 2012 and is due to sunset on March 31, 2015. In order to better address the needs of libraries, the 2011 law made two changes in the way that public library construction grants are used and awarded. It authorized funding of up to 75% of project costs from the state for construction projects by public libraries located in "economically disadvantaged communities." Some communities had difficulty meeting the previous 50% match requirement for existing critical infrastructure needs, let alone new construction. The 2011 law also permits state matching funds to be used for the acquisition of vacant lands which can be a very important mechanism for potential neighborhood revitalization projects in abandoned city centers. The bill would continue these two options for an additional five years by extending the sunset date from March 31, 2015 to March 31, 2020.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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