The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 134.45, to rename the library construction grant program to the "Mary C. Murphy Library Construction Grants Program." It allows public library jurisdictions to apply for grants aimed at improving accessibility and renovating library facilities. The bill outlines the application process, eligibility criteria, and the responsibilities of the commissioner of education in approving grant applications. It specifies that grant funds can be used for removing architectural barriers, renovating existing buildings, or constructing new library facilities, with a maximum grant amount of $450,000 for accessibility projects and $1,000,000 for improvement projects.

Additionally, the bill includes a requirement that public library jurisdictions must adopt a policy prohibiting the use of library internet access for viewing obscene materials to qualify for grants. It also establishes a process for the sale of public libraries funded with state bond proceeds if they are deemed no longer usable, detailing how the proceeds from such sales should be allocated. The new legal language inserted into the statute includes the program's name and an effective date for the changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 134.45