HB 0403 2003
1	CHAMBER ACTION
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6	The Committee on Local Government & Veterans' Affairs recommends
7	the following:
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9	Committee Substitute
10	Remove the entire bill and insert:
11	A bill to be entitled
12	An act relating to libraries; creating s. 257.193, F.S.;
13	establishing Community Libraries In Caring grants to
14	assist libraries in specified rural communities; providing
15	criteria for eligibility; providing for administration by
16	the Division of Library and Information Services;
17	providing an appropriation; providing an effective date.
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19	Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
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21	Section 1. Section 257.193, Florida Statutes, is created
22	to read:
23	257.193 Community Libraries In Caring grants.--The purpose
24	of a Community Libraries In Caring grant is to assist libraries
25	in rural communities, as defined in ss. 288.0656(2)(b) and
26	288.06561, to strengthen their collections and services, improve
27	literacy in the community, and improve the economic viability of
28	the community. A library may apply for a grant of up to $10,000.
29	In order to be eligible for a grant, a library must show local
30	or other support which shall include cash, in-kind, or other
31	forms of assistance. The Division of Library and Information
32	Services of the Department of State shall administer the grant,
33	develop rules that establish the application procedures and
34	criteria for the review of grant applications and grant awards,
35	and facilitate the exchange of ideas and services to foster the
36	purposes of the grant.
37	Section 2. There is appropriated from the General Revenue
38	Fund to the Department of State the sum of $100,000 for the
39	purpose of funding rural communities, as defined in ss.
40	288.0656(2)(b) and 288.06561, Florida Statutes, for the cost of
41	implementing the Community Libraries In Caring grant, created by
42	s. 257.193, Florida Statutes.
43	Section 3. This act shall take effect October 1, 2003.