Montana legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Montana SB451: Revise laws related to public libraries and library services
Status: Failed, May 23, 2025
What the bill says
A bill for an act requiring that services provided by a free public library must relate to the purpose and core functions of a public library; providing core functions of a public library; prohibiting a free public library from offering services unrelated to the purpose or core functions of a public library; and amending section 22-1-302, mca.".
From the engrossed text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT REQUIRING THAT SERVICES PROVIDED BY A FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY MUST RELATE TO THE PURPOSE AND CORE FUNCTIONS OF A PUBLIC LIBRARY; PROVIDING CORE FUNCTIONS OF A PUBLIC LIBRARY; PROHIBITING A FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY FROM OFFERING SERVICES UNRELATED TO THE PURPOSE OR CORE FUNCTIONS OF A PUBLIC LIBRARY; AND AMENDING SECTION 22-1-302, MCA." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA: Section 1. Section 22-1-302, MCA, is amended to read: "22-1-302. Purpose -- core functions. (1) It is the purpose of this part to encourage the establishment, adequate financing, and effective administration of free public libraries in this state to give the people of Montana the fullest opportunity to enrich and inform themselves through reading. (2) A free public library established pursuant to the provisions of this part must provide services that are related to the purpose and the core functions of a public library. The core functions include: (a) access to information, including printed and digital materials onsite and available through lending agreements with other libraries; (b) educational support, resources, and programs for students, including access to research materials and databases, tutoring, and homework help; (c) access to technology, including computers, the internet, online learning platforms, and other tools; (d) promoting literacy and reading, including by providing programing tailored for different age …
Sponsors
- Emrich, Daniel (R, 11) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : (S) Died in Process
- : (S) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal
- : (S) Tabled in Committee
- : (S) Hearing
- : (S) Referred to Committee
- : (S) 1st Reading
- : (S) Introduced
- : (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
- : (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery
- : (LC) Draft in Assembly
Subjects: Libraries
Common questions
- What is SB451?
- SB451 is a bill in the Montana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Revise laws related to public libraries and library services.
- What does SB451 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act requiring that services provided by a free public library must relate to the purpose and core functions of a public library; providing core functions of a public library; prohibiting a free public library from offering services unrelated to the purpose or core functions of a public library; and amending section 22-1-302, mca.".
- What is the status of SB451?
- Failed as of May 23, 2025. Latest action: (S) Died in Process (May 23, 2025).
- Who sponsored SB451?
- Emrich, Daniel (R, 11).
- Where is the official record for SB451?
- On the Montana Legislature website: https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0066
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