This bill amends the provisions related to public libraries that are eligible for state assistance under the Enrich Iowa program. It specifically modifies the definition of an eligible public library to include a requirement that the library must not be a dues-paying member of certain nonprofit organizations. These organizations either operate nationwide and advocate for federal and state legislation related to libraries or operate primarily within Iowa and engage in similar advocacy efforts at various governmental levels.

The new legal language added to the current law specifies that eligible libraries cannot be affiliated with these nonprofit organizations in a dues-paying capacity. This change aims to ensure that public libraries receiving state assistance are independent from these advocacy groups, potentially altering the landscape of library funding and support in Iowa.

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Introduced: 8A.209