MontanaMontana public libraries would have to keep services library-related
The proposal would require Montana’s free public libraries to keep services connected to their reading-focused purpose and main library roles, while barring unrelated services.
What it does
Montana’s free public libraries would have to keep services tied to their reading-focused purpose and core library roles. Other roles could qualify if they fit that purpose, but unrelated services would be prohibited.
Argument forLimiting unrelated services could help libraries focus staff time and resources on reading, learning, and access to information.
Argument againstLibraries might hesitate to offer useful community services when their connection to the library’s purpose or core functions is unclear.
More detail
Free public libraries would have to provide services related to their purpose and core functions, meaning their main roles. The rules would cover free public libraries established under Montana’s public library law. Listed roles include access to information and technology, student learning support, reading programs and areas, meeting spaces, and copying services. Other core functions could qualify if they fit the purpose of helping people learn and enrich themselves through reading.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- May 23(S) Died in ProcessDied
- Mar 12(S) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal
- Feb 28(S) Tabled in Committee - (S) Education and Cultural ResourcesMinor
- Vote recorded to_table. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 27(S) Hearing - (S) Education and Cultural Resources
- Feb 27(S) Referred to Committee - (S) Education and Cultural ResourcesMinor
- Feb 25(S) 1st Reading
- Feb 24(S) Introduced
- Feb 24(LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
- Feb 24(LC) Draft Ready for Delivery
- Feb 22(LC) Draft in Assembly
- Feb 22(LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review
- Feb 22(LC) Draft in Input/Proofing
- Feb 19(LC) Draft in Edit
- Feb 19(LC) Draft in Legal Review
- 2024
- Aug 28(LC) Drafter AssignedIntroduced
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