Bill > SF213

This bill modifies library services provisions within the Iowa state government, specifically addressing the Department of Administrative Services' responsibilities. The bill removes references to state agency libraries in several sections of the code, and changes the department's mandate regarding library standards. Notably, the bill eliminates the requirement for the department to establish standards for state agency libraries, instead limiting its library-related duties to establishing and administering standards for public libraries. Additionally, the bill modifies the Enrich Iowa Program, replacing the term "access plus" with "interlibrary loan" while maintaining the program's core objectives of providing direct state assistance to public libraries, supporting library services, and reducing inequities in library service delivery across communities. The performance-based approach for library funding remains intact, with libraries needing to comply with department-adopted performance measures to be eligible for state assistance. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and represents a streamlining of library service regulations at the state level.

State Government (Senate)

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF213