Library Legislation in New York State: 2005 Chapters

2005 Law Relating to State Aid for Libraries

Chapter 57 S3667/A6841 Sponsors: Rules. Part O of this Budget Bill amends the education law related to state aid for libraries and library systems.
Chapter 661 S3289-A/A6481-A Sponsors: Sen. Farley; A.M. Galef. Extends the effectiveness of provisions providing for a waiver allowing state aid in certain circumstances (Maintenance of effort)

2005 Law Relating to Public Library Districts

Chapter 418 S5593-A/8043-A Sponsors: Sen. Young; A.M. Parment. Relates to creating the James Prendergast Public Library District
Chapter 380 S5321/A8116 Sponsors: Sen. Winner; A.M. O'Hara. Establishes the Chemung County Library District

2005 Law Relating to Dormitory Authority Construction/Financing Services

Chapter 203 S3171/A66435 Sponsors: Sen. Maziarz; A.M. Nesbitt. Includes the Swan Library on the list of libraries eligible for financing assistance from the Dormitory Authority
Chapter 229 S3528/A6656 Sponsors: Sen. Johnson; A.M. Ramos. Includes the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library on the list of libraries eligible for financing assistance from the Dormitory Authority

2005 Vetos

Veto 33 S559B Sponsors: Sen. LaValle. Relates to free association libraries and permits
Veto 93 S2510-A/A1739-A Sponsor: Sen. Farley; A.M. Galef. Appropriates funds and establishes library science scholarships
Last Updated: December 26, 2012 -- asm; for questions or comments contact Carol Desch