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Library Legislation in New York State: 2005 Chapters and Vetoes

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

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