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

Legislative Updates

2015

S 0705:

Increases the state's share to support local public library services in distressed communities, by an amount equal to the amount paid by the distressed city or town into the ocean state libraries (OSL) annual assessment charges.

Read the full text for S 0705 at the Rhode Island General Assembly website.
Sponsor(s):
  • Senator Elizabeth Crowley
  • Senator Maryellen Goodwin
  • Senator Donna Nesselbush
Actions:
  • 03-18-2015

    Introduced, referred to Senate Finance.

  • 04-03-2015

    Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  • 04-09-2015

    Committee heard

Companion Bill: H 5836