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State of Rhode Island, Office of Library & Information Services , An agency of the Department of Administration

Legislative Updates

2025

S 0453:

Requires that the state's share to public libraries be fixed at twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount appropriated by the city or town in their budgets for fiscal year 2026.

Read the full text for S 0453 at the Rhode Island General Assembly website.
Sponsor(s):
  • Senator Mark P. McKenney
  • Senator Robert Britto
  • Senator John P. Burke
  • Senator Matthew L. LaMountain
  • Senator Peter A. Appollonio, Jr.
  • Senator V. Susan Sosnowski
  • Senator Melissa A. Murray
  • Senator Alana DiMario
  • Senator Andrew R. Dimitri
  • Senator Hanna M. Gallo
Actions:
  • 02-26-2025

    Introduced, referred to Senate Fiance

Companion Bill: H 5400