MN HF1090

Renames Minnesota's library construction grant program to the "Mary C. Murphy Library Construction Grants Program" by amending Minnesota Statutes section 134.45

Program provides grants to public library jurisdictions (regional library systems, library districts, cities, and counties) for facility improvements, accessibility upgrades, renovations, expansions, and new construction

Accessibility grants capped at $450,000 or 50% of approved costs; improvement grants capped at $1,000,000 or 50% of approved costs, with local matching funds required

Commissioner of Education approves grants in consultation with the state Council on Disability, prioritizing projects based on collaboration, tax burden, feasibility, suitability, and need

Effective the day following final enactment