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RI S2812

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark McKenney

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Fixes state aid to public libraries at 25% of local appropriations and expenditures from two fiscal years prior for fiscal year 2027
  • State matching applies to both local tax revenues and private library endowment funds that supplement municipal appropriations
  • Caps state matching of endowment funds at 6% of the three-year average market value of endowment investments
  • Grants to municipalities may be reduced proportionately if total grant requests exceed the annual state appropriation for library aid
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires that the state’s share to support public library services in fiscal year 2027 be fixed at twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount appropriated and expended by the city or town in the second preceding fiscal year.

Libraries

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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