Bill
HP 900
Designates April 6-12, 2025 as National Library Week in the state, officially recognizing libraries and librarians and encouraging observances by agencies, schools, and communities.
Executive Summary
HP 900 is a joint resolution that designates a one-week period, April 6–12, 2025, as National Library Week within the state. The measure is ceremonial in nature and expresses formal recognition of libraries and librarians, encouraging observance by the public and state entities. The bill progressed through readings and concurrence in both chambers and is currently reported as READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.
Purpose and Scope
- Main purpose: Officially designate April 6–12, 2025 as National Library Week in the state.
- Intent: Acknowledges the value of libraries, librarians, and library services to education, information access, and community life.
Key Provisions
- Designation: The week of April 6–12, 2025 is proclaimed National Library Week at the state level.
- Observance guidance (implied): The designation typically invites appropriate observances, programming, and public recognition by state agencies, libraries, schools, and community organizations. The text provided does not specify mandates or required actions beyond designation.
- Fiscal/mandate status: The bill does not appear to create spending, new programs, or regulatory requirements beyond ceremonial recognition.
Who or What Is Affected
- Libraries and librarians: Primary beneficiaries in terms of formal recognition and potential promotional opportunities.
- State agencies, schools, libraries, and community organizations: Potentially encouraged to acknowledge National Library Week through events, proclamations, or educational activities.
- General public: Encouraged to engage with and reflect on the role of libraries in the community.
Procedural and Timeline Details
- Introduction: April 1, 2025.
- Initial actions: April 1, 2025 — Read and Adopted; Sent for concurrence; Ordered sent forthwith.
- Concurrence actions: April 1 and April 8, 2025 — Further readings and adoption in concurrence.
- Status: READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence (a ceremonial resolution adopted by both chambers).
Fiscal and Implementation Considerations
- Financial impact: None specified; typically ceremonial resolutions do not allocate funds.
- Enforceability: As a ceremonial joint resolution, it does not create enforceable policy or regulatory requirements.
Notes
- The bill is labeled as a joint resolution (HP 900) recognizing National Library Week, with no substantive policy changes beyond formal recognition.
- For stakeholders planning observances, this resolution provides an official framing that libraries may reference in outreach and programming.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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