Montana HB613 revises laws related to state aid to public libraries, setting funding formulas and requiring matching funds.
Montana HB613 revises the laws governing state aid to public libraries. It establishes a funding formula based on per capita and per square mile calculations, using the most recent U.S. census data. The bill mandates that public libraries provide matching funds, equal to the state grant, from local or tribal governments. It also requires certification of compliance with state laws and sets an effective date of July 1, 2025.
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