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HF2484 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Library construction grant program renamed after Mary C. Murphy, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2827

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to update and rename the existing library construction grant program in Minnesota to the "Mary C. Murphy Library Construction Grants Program". It also involves appropriating funds for library construction projects and authorizing the issuance of state bonds to support these initiatives.

Main Provisions

  • Grant Applications: Public library jurisdictions, including regional public library systems and cities or counties operating libraries, can apply for grants from the Commissioner of Education for improving library facilities.
  • Grant Uses: Funding from the grants can be used to remove architectural barriers, renovate or expand existing library buildings, or construct new library facilities.
  • Matching Funds: Libraries are required to match grant funds with their local funds.
  • Grant Amounts:
    • Accessibility grants can be awarded up to $450,000 or 50% of the renovation costs, whichever is less.
    • Improvement grants are capped at $1,000,000 or 50% of the renovation or new construction costs.
  • Restrictions: Grants cannot be used for accessibility requirements in new buildings. Additionally, libraries must have a policy preventing the use of Internet access for viewing or distributing obscene materials to qualify for a grant.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Renaming: The library construction grant program is renamed to honor Mary C. Murphy.
  • Policy Requirement: Libraries must adopt a policy prohibiting the viewing or distributing of obscene materials online to be eligible for grant funding.
  • Sale of Properties: If a library funded by state bond proceeds is sold, the proceeds must first repay the state the bond amount before any remaining proceeds can go to the local government.

Relevant Terms

  • Mary C. Murphy Library Construction Grants Program
  • Public library jurisdictions
  • Architectural barriers
  • Obscene materials policy
  • State bond proceeds

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 16, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCapital Investment
March 19, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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        "Introduces a requirement for public libraries to adopt a policy prohibiting the use of library's Internet access to view obscene material as defined by section 617.241."
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      "summary": "This bill references section 617.241 when discussing conditions for a public library jurisdiction’s eligibility for grants.",
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Details on how net proceeds from the sale must be applied, with a specific exception to section 16A.695 invoked."
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      "summary": "This section is mentioned in relation to the sale of property acquired or bettered with state bond proceeds.",
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