What's happening
This bill extends the deadline for certain public library construction projects delayed by the COVID-19 state disaster emergency by twelve months.
Why it matters
Addresses COVID-19-related project delays. By granting an extra twelve months to complete certain library construction projects, the bill directly responds to disruptions caused by the pandemic, preventing libraries from losing critical state funding due to circumstances beyond their control.
Protects community investment in public infrastructure. The extension helps ensure that public funds already awarded for library construction or renovation are not wasted, preserving ongoing investments in local educational and community resources.
Supports underserved and affected communities. Many of the projects impacted may be in economically disadvantaged or distressed areas, so allowing more time for completion helps reduce inequities that could be worsened by pandemic-related setbacks.
Promotes continuity of public services. By facilitating the completion of delayed projects, the bill helps libraries maintain or expand their services, which are especially vital for education, job searching, and internet access during periods of crisis and recovery.
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Extend Library Construction Aid
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History
- Substituted by S8410
- Rules report cal.43
- Reported
- Reported referred to rules
- Reported referred to ways and means
- Referred to libraries and education technology
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Increase Library Construction Aid
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Shelley Mayer
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STATE OF NEW YORK
10465
IN ASSEMBLY
May 22, 2020
Introduced by COMMITTEE ON RULES -- (at request of M. of A. Ryan) -read once and referred to the Committee on Libraries and Education Technology
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to state aid for library construction; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 1 of section 273-a of the education law, as separately amended by chapters 381 and 389 of the laws of 2019, is amended to read as follows:
1. State aid shall be provided for up to fifty percent of the total project approved costs, excluding feasibility studies, plans or similar activities, for projects for the installation and infrastructure of broadband services, and for the acquisition of vacant land and the acquisition, construction, renovation or rehabilitation, including leasehold improvements, of buildings of public libraries and library systems chartered by the regents of the state of New York or established by act of the legislature subject to the limitations provided in subdivision six of this section and upon approval by the commissioner, except that state aid may be provided for up to seventy-five percent of the total project approved costs for buildings of public libraries that are located in an economically disadvantaged community and that state aid may be provided for up to ninety percent of the total project approved costs for buildings of public libraries that are located in an economically distressed community. Provided however that the state liability for aid paid pursuant to this section shall be limited to funds appropriated for such purpose. Aid shall be provided on approved expenses incurred during the period commencing July first and ending June thirtieth for up to three years, or until the project is completed, whichever occurs first. Provided, however, that public libraries that received aid for projects pursuant to this section commencing July first, two thousand seventeen through July first, two thousand nineteen and are unable to complete such projects due to the state disaster emergency
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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declared pursuant to executive order number two hundred two of two thousand twenty, as amended, shall be provided an additional twelve months from the statutory project end date to complete such projects. Fifty percent of such aid shall be payable to each system or library upon approval of the application by the department. Forty percent of such aid shall be payable in the next state fiscal year. The remaining ten percent shall be payable upon project completion.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed July 1, 2023; provided, however, that the amendments to subdivision 1 of section 273-a of the education law made by section one of this act shall not affect the expiration of such section and shall be deemed to expire therewith.
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