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Library Legislation in New York State:
2022 Chapters

2022 Laws Relating to Libraries and Library Systems

Chapter 1 A8591/S7623Aexternal link Extends provisions of law authorizing political subdivisions to permit any public body to hold meetings remotely and without in-person access during the COVID-19 state disaster emergency. Signed by Governor, 1/14/2022.

2022 Laws Relating to State Funding for Libraries

Chapter 53 A9003-D/S8003-Dexternal link Aid to Localities Budget bill: Provides a local assistance appropriation for 2022-2023 Library Aid of $99,627,000, plus additional $150,000 appropriation for Love Your Library Special Revenue for Summer Reading (Education Law 273(9)). Signed by Governor, 4/21/22.
Chapter 54 A9004-D/S8004-Dexternal link Capital Projects Budget bill: includes an appropriation of $34 million in capital funds for the State Aid for Library Construction Program (Education Law 273- a). Signed by Governor, 4/21/22.
Chapter 50 A9000-E/S8000-Eexternal link State Operations Budget Bill: includes an appropriation of $713,000 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, 4/21/22.
Chapter 56 A9006-C/S8006-Cexternal link Education, Labor and Family Assistance 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, 4/9/22.
Chapter 333 A09487-A/S08429-Aexternal link Provides that state aid for library construction shall be provided on approved expenses incurred during the period commencing July first and ending June thirtieth for up to six years, or until the project is completed, whichever occurs first. Signed by Governor, 6/30/22.
Last Updated: July 1, 2022