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IA SF238
IA SF238A bill for an act modifying provisions related to public libraries that are eligible to receive state assistance under the enrich Iowa program.
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Introduced
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill modifies provisions related to public libraries that are eligible to receive state assistance under the enrich Iowa program. The enrich Iowa program, established in the department of administrative services (DAS), is designed to provide direct state assistance to eligible public libraries, to support the open access and access plus programs, to provide eligible public libraries with an incentive to improve library services that are in compliance with performance measures, and to reduce inequities among communities in the delivery of library services. Current law defines an “eligible public library” as a public library, established by city ordinance or a library district, that submits to DAS certain required information and documents and participates in the library resource and information sharing programs established by the state library. The bill modifies the definition of “eligible public library” for purposes of the enrich Iowa program to provide that such library must also not be a dues-paying member of a nonprofit organization that operates nationwide, promotes federal and state legislation related to libraries, and engages in advocacy efforts at the federal and state level, or a dues-paying member of a nonprofit organization that operates primarily within this state, promotes federal and state legislation related to libraries within this state, and engages in advocacy efforts at the federal, state, and local level.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the eligibility criteria for public libraries to receive state assistance under the Enrich Iowa program by adding two new disqualifying conditions. Specifically, a library would become ineligible for state assistance if it is a dues-paying member of certain library-related nonprofit organizations. The bill targets two types of organizations: first, a nationwide nonprofit that promotes library legislation and engages in federal and state advocacy, and second, a state-focused nonprofit that promotes library legislation and advocates at federal, state, and local levels. By adding these provisions, the bill appears to create new restrictions on library funding based on an organization's membership in specific professional associations. The precise motivation for these restrictions is not clear from the text, but the bill suggests that paying dues to certain library advocacy organizations could now prevent a public library from receiving state financial support through the Enrich Iowa program.
Committee Categories
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Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage. (on 03/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF238 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF238.html |
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