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Last updated on January 19, 2010. (04:41:54pm EST)

Legislation affecting libraries proposed at the 2010 session of the RI General Assembly
Bill # Sponsor(s) Action taken Hearings

H 7105: Revised appropriations for State FY ending June 30, 2010.

Interest to libraries: Article 11 amends 39-1-61, Rhode Island telecommunications education access fund (RITEAF), which benefits schools and libraries with support of telecommunications lines for internet access. Amendment decreases the surcharge from 26 cents to 15 cents but adds a surcharge to cellular lines. (p. 70-72)

Representative Watson. 1/13: Introduced, referred to House Finance  

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