Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library; responsibility for the library moved from the Department of Education to the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
HF 1467 transfers management of the Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library from the Department of Education to the Department of Employment and Economic Development. This bill changes who oversees the library's services for people with visual or physical disabilities, requiring the new department to provide these services through a cooperative plan with the National Library Service for the Blind. It also updates rules for the library's advisory committee, including how meetings can be held virtually while ensuring public access and proper voting procedures. The change directly affects library users and the state agencies responsible for delivering these specialized services.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2025
Last action Feb 24, 2025
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Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Policy
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Keith Allen
RRepublican
Co
Drew Roach
RRepublican
Co
Ripper Repinski
RRepublican
Co
Tom Sexton
RRepublican
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