Loading chat...
NY A06155
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/26/2009
Primary Sponsor
William Barclay
Click for details
AI Summary
- Increases state aid for public library building projects from 50% to 75% of approved costs when located in economically disadvantaged communities
- Defines "economically disadvantaged community" as meeting at least one of three criteria: (1) political subdivision with 15%+ population in poverty; (2) school district with 65%+ student enrollment eligible for free/reduced lunch; or (3) combination of 13%+ poverty rate and 50%+ free/reduced lunch eligibility
- Allows state aid to cover acquisition of vacant land and construction, renovation, or rehabilitation of public library buildings chartered by the Regents or established by legislature
- Maintains existing payment structure: 50% upon application approval, 40% in following fiscal year, 10% upon project completion, over up to three years
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to state aid for library projects; adds definition of "economically disadvantaged community".
Last Action
held for consideration in ways and means
7/1/2010
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means6/3/2010
Libraries and Education Technology1/6/2010
Ways and Means4/21/2009
Libraries and Education Technology2/26/2009
Full Bill Text
No bill text available