Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for the Minitex library information and resource-sharing program. The aim is to improve access to various information resources for libraries associated with Minnesota's academic and state government institutions.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill proposes a budget allocation for the Minitex program, specifying $8,155,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $8,208,000 for fiscal year 2027.
• Use of Funds: The funds are intended to enhance both physical and digital access to local, state, regional, national, and international information resources for Minnesota libraries.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill introduces specific appropriations for the Minitex program that were not previously defined for the upcoming fiscal years. It represents a commitment to improving information accessibility in Minnesota's academic and state government libraries.

Relevant Terms

Minitex program, library information sharing, resources access, funding appropriation, Minnesota libraries, academic and state government institutions.