Bill Summary

HB 553 Public Libraries (2015 Session)
Public Libraries: Revises composition & duties of State Library Council; revises powers & duties of DOS' Division of Library & Information Services; requires division to coordinate with DOE's Division of Blind Services to provide certain services; authorizes division to issue electronic information; revises provisions regarding delivery & distribution of publications; requires specified entities in state government to designate state publications liaison; revises duties of division with respect to management of State Publications Program; removes provision requiring division to provide centralized microfilming program for state agencies. Effective Date: July 1, 2015
02/02/15
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Filed
02/11/15
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Referred to Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee; Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee; Economic Affairs Committee
02/11/15
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Now in Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee
03/16/15
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On Committee agenda - Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee, 03/18/15, 10:00 am, 12 H
03/18/15
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Favorable by Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee; 13 Yeas, 0 Nays
03/19/15
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Now in Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee
03/27/15
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On Committee agenda - Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee, 03/31/15, 12:30 pm, 102 H
03/31/15
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Favorable by Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee; 13 Yeas, 0 Nays
03/31/15
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Now in Economic Affairs Committee
03/31/15
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On Committee agenda - Economic Affairs Committee, 04/02/15, 8:00 am, 102 H
04/02/15
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Favorable by Economic Affairs Committee; 13 Yeas, 0 Nays
04/03/15
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Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
04/17/15
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Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/21/15
04/21/15
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Read Second Time; Placed on Third Reading, 04/22/15
04/22/15
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Read Third Time; Passed (Vote: 117 Yeas / 0 Nays)
04/22/15
SENATE
In Messages
04/22/15
SENATE
Referred to Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations
04/23/15
SENATE
Withdrawn from Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations; Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading; Substituted for SB 0434; Read Second Time; Placed on Third Reading, 04/24/15
04/24/15
SENATE
Read Third Time; Passed (Vote: 38 Yeas / 0 Nays)
04/24/15
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Ordered enrolled
04/27/15
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Enrolled Text (ER) Filed
05/27/15
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Signed by Officers and presented to Governor (Governor must act on this bill by 06/10/15)
06/10/15
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Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2015-117
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Filed on 02/02/15
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Filed on 04/27/15
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