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Creates the License to Read Act. Defines terms. Provides that the State Librarian may negotiate with publishers of e-books and e-audiobooks on behalf of libraries on reasonable terms that would enable libraries to acquire necessary licenses to provide library users with access to e-books and e-audiobooks. Provides that the State Librarian may award grants that develop, expand, or support the acquisition of access to…
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Creates the License to Read Act. Defines terms. Provides that the State Librarian may negotiate with publishers of e-books and e-audiobooks on behalf of libraries on reasonable terms that would enable libraries to acquire necessary licenses to provide library users with access to e-books and e-audiobooks. Provides that the State Librarian may award grants that develop, expand, or support the acquisition of access to e-books and e-audiobooks in Illinois. Creates the License to Read Fund to deposit fees or other funds received for the purposes of the Act. Includes other provisions relating to legislative findings, assistance from other agencies or entities, and rules. Amends the State Library Act. Provides that the State Library's support and implementation of library services on a statewide basis includes the effective sharing of resources and services among libraries to promote access to information in both print and electronic format. Provides that the State Library may cooperate with acquiring and sharing electronic resources, e-books, and e-audiobooks. Includes other provisions relating to electronic resources, including e-books and e-audiobooks. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy
SenateFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
CommitteeAssigned to State Government · Senate State Government
CommitteeDo Pass State Government; 009-000-000 · Senate State Government
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2023
SenateSecond Reading
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 21, 2023
SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
HouseArrived in House
HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ann Gillespie
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
HouseFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeAssigned to State Government Administration Committee · House State Government Administration
CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000 · House State Government Administration
HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000
SenatePassed Both Houses
HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
