SF 238: Modifying provisions related to public libraries that are eligible to receive state assistance under the enrich Iowa program

What it does

This bill modifies provisions related to public libraries that are eligible to receive state assistance under the enrich Iowa program. The enrich Iowa program, established in the department of administrative services (DAS), is designed to provide direct state assistance to eligible public libraries, to support the open access and access plus programs, to provide eligible public libraries with an incentive to improve library services that are in compliance with performance measures, and to reduce inequities among communities in the delivery of library services.

Senate subcommittee · named February 24, 2025

• Sen. Sandy Salmon (R) · sandy.salmon@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Doug Campbell (R) · doug.campbell@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Cindy Winckler (D) · cindy.winckler@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 13 against

For: Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; PELLA PAC; Protect My Innocence

Against: American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa (ACLU-IA); Barbara Scholl; Bitches Get Stuff Done; Diane Hathway; Episcopal Diocese of Iowa; Interfaith Alliance of Iowa Action Fund; Iowa Atheists and Freethinkers; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Iowa Library Association (ILA); League of Women Voters of Iowa; One Iowa; One Iowa Action; and 1 more

In plain words

1. February 10, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the State Government committee
2. February 18, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Salmon, Campbell and Celsi
3. February 24, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Salmon, Campbell and Winckler
4. March 3, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes