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2009 SESSION
SB 1189 Law libraries, local; authorized to use space at public libraries, which may include flat rate.
Introduced by: Phillip P. Puckett | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Local law libraries. Authorizes all or a portion of local law libraries to be housed in local public libraries with the approval of and subject to the management of the local public libraries. Such law libraries are also authorized to charge a flat rate or fee to patrons for the use of computer research services. The bill also authorizes the use of some of the funding generated from the four dollars assessed on civil actions in certain localities to be used to acquire computer terminals for offsite placement to maximize access to the law library by the public.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Local law libraries. Authorizes local law libraries to use space at local public libraries and to charge a flat rate or fee to patrons for the use of computer research services. The bill also authorizes the use of some of the funding generated from the four dollars assessed on civil actions in certain localities to be used to acquire computer terminals for offsite placement to maximize access to the law library by the public.