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NY S06870
Bill
Status
4/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Education to conduct a study on capital funding access for New York's public libraries and library systems, in consultation with the Dormitory Authority, State Comptroller, and public library systems
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Study must identify current financing options for library capital projects, projected capital needs over a five-year period, and alternative financing options
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Requires analysis of Dormitory Authority financing over the past ten years, including number of applications, denial rates and reasons, total project costs, and financing amounts provided
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Must identify special needs and barriers to accessing financing for public libraries and recommend improvements to capital funding access
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Study findings due by January 1, 2027, to be delivered to the Governor, legislative leaders, and relevant committee chairs, and posted on the New York State Library website
Legislative Description
Relates to conducting a study on the access of state public libraries and library systems to capital funding; provides the department of education, in consultation with the dormitory authority, the office of the state comptroller, and the public library systems of the state, shall assess and report on the capital needs of such public library systems, including public libraries and association libraries.
Last Action
REFERRED TO LIBRARIES
1/7/2026