The bill "Relating to Libraries" aims to provide federal funding and support for public libraries across the United States. It focuses on improving access to library services, resources, and technology for all individuals, including those in underserved communities. The main provisions include grants for library programs, modernization of library facilities, expanding digital literacy initiatives, promoting diversity in library collections, and enhancing workforce development opportunities within libraries. The bill seeks to strengthen the role of libraries as vital community hubs that foster education, innovation, and inclusivity.
2023-01-25: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
2023-01-30: Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3
2023-02-06: Bill scheduled to be heard by EDN on Thursday, 02-09-23 2:30PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2023-02-09: The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, Marten, Kapela, Martinez, Matayoshi, Perruso, Quinlan, Todd; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Garcia.
2023-02-14: Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 340) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2023-02-14: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1).
2023-02-25: Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Tuesday, 02-28-23 1:30PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2023-02-28: The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Kitagawa, Aiu, Chun, Cochran, Garrett, Kahaloa, Kila, Kobayashi, Lamosao, Morikawa, Nishimoto, Poepoe, Takenouchi, Alcos, Ward; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
2023-03-03: Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1108), recommending passage on Third Reading.
2023-03-07: Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.
2023-03-09: Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 449).
2023-03-09: Passed First Reading.
2023-03-10: Referred to EDU, JDC.
2023-03-17: The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-22-23 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2023-03-22: The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kidani, Kim, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
2023-03-24: Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1380) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
2023-03-24: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
2023-03-31: The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 04-05-23 9:45AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
2023-04-05: The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Elefante, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Gabbard ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) San Buenaventura.
2023-04-06: Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1824) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
2023-04-06: 48 Hrs. Notice 04-11-23.
2023-04-11: Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Gabbard, McKelvey, Richards. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Keohokalole). Transmitted to House.
2023-04-11: Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 873) in amended form (SD 2).
2023-04-13: House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
2023-04-14: Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 800).
2023-04-25: House Conferees Appointed: Woodson, Morikawa Co-Chairs; Marten, Garcia.
2023-04-27: Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 879).
2023-12-11: Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.
2024-03-22: House Conferee(s) discharged.
2024-03-25: Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
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