Legislative Updates

Includes all books, periodicals and papers in the keeping of the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society to be placed under the care of the state librarian.

Repeals the requirement that the school committee policy manual be kept in the school library, public library and administrative building and require that the manual be kept in the school library, public library and administrative building and require that the manual be available on the school district website.

Requires publishers to provide electronic book licenses to libraries and schools on reasonable terms, when a publisher offers to license electronic books and digital audiobooks to the public in Rhode Island.

Provides for an annual appropriation for the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society.

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 2023, utilizing funds from the general fund or the American Rescue Plan Act.

Senate Resolution proclaiming April 23-29, 2023, to be "National Library Week" in the State of Rhode Island

Establishes the twelve (12) member broadband council to create a plan to increase the use of broadband service in the state. A broadband administrator is to be designated in RI Commerce Corporation to access federal funds and coordinate with the council.

Creates electronic book licenses for all public, private, academic and educational libraries allowing libraries to provide access to electronic books with violation deemed unfair/deceptive trade practice.

Makes appropriations for the support of the State for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.

Makes appropriations for the support of the State for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.