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Relating to Libraries.

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

HI HB 2398 · House Bill · 2026

Stage
Session ended
Started in
House
Sponsors
+12
Latest action
Mar 30

Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Current step)

    Passed both chambers · Mar 30

  4. Law (Needs attention)

    The session ended first

What it does

Clarifies that the Board of Education, through the State Librarian, has exclusive authority over the development, use, support, and improvement and maintenance of public library system facilities. Allows the Board of Education to authorize the State Librarian to exercise exclusive control of certain land for development or expansion purposes, subject to legislative appropriation. Requires the Department of Education to expeditiously cooperate with the State Librarian and Hawaii State Public Library System to effectuate any project authorized by the Board of Education on certain lands. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)

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