Library Advocacy 2023
2023 In-District Meeting Schedule
Visit the Assembly and Senate Representatives to check your representatives.| Legislator | Meeting Date | Location and Registration Link |
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| Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan 131st District |
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OWWLHQ 2557 State Route 21 Canandaigua, NY 14424 Register for In-Person |
| Senator George Borrello 57th District |
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Register for Online |
| Assemblyman David DiPietro 147th District |
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Register for Online |
| Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes 133rd District |
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Register for Online |
| Senator Pamela Helming 54th District |
UPDATED: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 9:30 AM | Register for Online |
In-District Visit Resources
Advocacy Day - February 28, 2023
On February 28, 2023, #LibraryAdvocates across the state will join together virtually for NYLA's Annual Library Advocacy Day. We cannot wait to join together to advocate for funding and policies that benefit and strengthen our libraries.NYLA's Advocacy Day Page
Funding Initiatives
NYS Library Operating Aid: $147.1M
Increased aid is needed to support the foundational framework of New York State libraries, improving the lives of residents of all ages, abilities, and economic statuses. Adequate funding is needed to support school, public, and academic libraries and library systems.NYS Library Construction Aid: $69.4M
Increased investment is needed to maintain and develop the physical infrastructure of New York State’s libraries, to ensure a safe, accessible, and sustainable environment for the future. The New York State Library estimates the deferred maintenance need at over $1.5B. Over half of New York’s libraries are over 60 years old. Investments allow libraries to invest in energy efficiency and support the local construction industry.Policy Initiatives
Municipal Ballot Petition Reduction
This bill would align the petition signature requirement for libraries using a municipal ballot approach with the 25-signature requirement in place for libraries using a school district ballot approach for their budget proposals.Elimination of Library Construction Cap
Libraries serving economically distressed communities may be eligible for Library Construction Aid awards beyond 75.00%. However, the law currently only allows public library systems to award 50% of their total allocation to such projects. This proposal would eliminate the 50% cap to ensure that libraries serving economically distressed communities and libraries in rural regions will be able to make use of the library construction aid intended to benefit these communities.Association Library Retirement Opt-In Option
This bill would allow association libraries that meet certain criteria the ability to join the New York State Retirement System upon approval of their board.Access to Publicly Funded Research
This bill would ensure original research that results from state funding would be available, free of charge, to the public.Check Out New York
This bill would provide one pass per public library to every state park, historic site, and recreational facility operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. NYLA Resources- 2023 Legislative Session
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