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OK HB3101
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Coody
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AI Summary
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Qualifies academic and research libraries to participate in the federal Schools and Libraries E-Rate Program administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) as eligible libraries.
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Authorizes academic and research libraries to seek assistance from the Oklahoma Department of Libraries for applying for E-Rate Program discounts available to schools and libraries.
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Defines "academic libraries and research libraries" as private libraries, private museums, or volunteer fire departments that operate as nonprofit corporations exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).
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Requires qualifying entities to offer continuing education classes and be open to the public for a minimum of 10 hours per week with at least 3 computers available for public use.
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Becomes effective November 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Telecommunications services; stating that certain academic and research libraries are to be considered libraries for certain purposes; effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Utilities
2/2/2016