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SB 118 — Regulation of Presidential Libraries
by Senators Brodeur, Gaetz, DiCeglie, Fine, Gruters, Avila, and Ingoglia
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Community Affairs Committee (CA)
The bill preempts to the state all regulation of the establishment, maintenance, activities, and operations of any presidential library within its jurisdiction and defers regulation of such institutions to the federal government. Presidential libraries are archives and museums that bring together the documents, historical materials, and artifacts of a United States President during his administration for public use including preservation, research, and visitation.
Under the bill, a local government may not enact or enforce any ordinance, resolution, rule, or other measure governing a presidential library or impose any requirement or restriction upon such libraries, except as otherwise authorized by federal law.
The bill defines a presidential library as an institution administered or designated under the federal Presidential Libraries Act.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect upon becoming law.
Vote: Senate 36-3; House 89-20