HB 0403 2003
1	CHAMBER ACTION
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6	The Committee on Appropriations recommends the following:
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8	Committee Substitute
9	Remove the entire bill and insert:
10	A bill to be entitled
11	An act relating to libraries; creating s. 257.193, F.S.;
12	establishing the Community Libraries in Caring Program to
13	assist libraries in certain rural communities; providing
14	for administration by the Division of Library and
15	Information Services within the Department of State;
16	providing for rulemaking; providing an effective date.
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18	Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
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20	Section 1. Section 257.193, Florida Statutes, is created
21	to read:
22	257.193 Community Libraries in Caring program.--
23	(1) There is created within the Department of State a
24	Community Libraries in Caring program.
25	(2) The purpose of the Community Libraries in Caring
26	program is to assist libraries in rural communities, as defined
27	in s. 288.0656(2)(b) and subject to the provisions of s.
28	288.06561, to strengthen their collections and services, improve
29	literacy in their communities, and improve the economic
30	viability of their communities.
31	(3) A library under this program is encouraged to
32	demonstrate local or other support for its services, including,
33	but not limited to, monetary contributions, in-kind
34	contributions, or other forms of assistance.
35	(4) Subject to legislative appropriation, the Division of
36	Library and Information Services within the Department of State
37	shall administer the program, which shall facilitate the
38	exchange of ideas and services between libraries in rural
39	communities and communities in other parts of the state.
40	(5) The Department of State may adopt rules necessary to
41	administer this section.
42	Section 2. This act shall take effect October 1, 2003.