This bill aims to revise the laws governing state aid to public libraries by expanding the definition of public libraries to include certain accredited tribal college libraries. Additionally, it extends the termination date for the per capita state aid formula for public libraries, ensuring continued financial support. The bill also proposes an increase in the per resident aid amount, which will enhance funding for libraries across the state.

Furthermore, the legislation includes a revised statutory appropriation and amends several existing sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) as well as previous laws from 2013 and 2017. These changes are designed to strengthen the support for public libraries and ensure that they can continue to serve their communities effectively.

Statutes affected:
HB0091_1.pdf: 22-1-326, 22-1-327
HB0091_2.pdf: 22-1-326, 22-1-327
HB0091_3.pdf: 22-1-326, 22-1-327
HB0091_4.pdf: 22-1-326, 22-1-327
HB0091_5.pdf: 22-1-326, 22-1-327
Amended: 22-1-326, 22-1-327
Introduced: 22-1-326, 22-1-327