What's happening
This bill removes the expiration date for the public library construction grant program, making it permanent.
Why it matters
Ensures ongoing funding for library infrastructure improvements. , which can lead to better facilities, expanded community services, and updated technology in public libraries across New York State.
Provides long-term stability for local planning and investment. , allowing library systems and municipalities to undertake multi-year projects and leverage additional funding sources with greater confidence.
Removes uncertainty for rural and underserved communities. that rely on state grants to maintain or upgrade library buildings, helping to address equity gaps in library access and quality.
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Extend Library Grant Program
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- Referred to libraries and education technology
- Referred to libraries and education technology
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6176
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 28, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. RYAN, BARRETT, OTIS, BUCHWALD, PALMESANO -- read once and referred to the Committee on Libraries and Education Technology
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 the effectiveness thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 2 of chapter 498 of the laws of 2011 amending the education law relating to the public library construction grant program, as amended by chapter 148 of the laws of 2014, is amended to read as follows:
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the first of April next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law [and shall expire and be deemed repealed March 31, 2020].
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD00561-01-9
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