Library Legislation in New York State: 2018 Chapters

2018 Laws Relating to State Funding for Libraries

Chapter 54

 A 9504-D  / S 7504-Dexternal link opens in a new window Capital Projects Budget Bill: includes an appropriation of $96.627 million in Library Aid local assistance funds and an appropriation of $34 million in capital funds for the State Aid for Library Construction Program (Education Law 273- a). Signed by Governor, 4/12/18

Chapter 59

 A 9509-C/ S 7509-Cexternal link opens in a new window Revenue Bill:includes article VII language for the State support of libraries in that no library, library system or program shall receive less total system or program aid than it received in the year 2001-2002, except as a result of necessary reduction adjustments. Signed by Governor, 4/12/18

Chapter 50

 A 9500-D/ S 7500-Dexternal link opens in a new window State Operations Budget Bill:includes an appropriation of $693,000 in state operations funds for the New York State Library for Conservation /Preservation and the Talking Book and Braille Library and $350,000 in state operations funds for the State University of New York for the Conservation /Preservation Statutory Aid Program. Signed by Governor, 4/12/18

2018 Laws Relating to Libraries and Library Systems

Vetoed Memo: 282

A 7265-A/ S 6424-Aexternal link opens in a new window

Amends the state finance law and the education law, in relation to establishing a comprehensive centralized system to coordinate procurement of books and non-print library materials and related ancillary services. Vetoed by Governor, 12/7/18.

Chapter 420

A 330-B/ S 169-Bexternal link opens in a new window Amends public health law to prohibit smoking within 100 feet of the entrances, exits or outdoor areas of any public or association library, with some limited exceptions. This law takes effect June 19, 2019. Signed by Governor, 12/21/18
Last Updated: April 3, 2019 -- asm; for questions or comments contact Carol Desch