Bill
LC 3684
LC 3684 would revise the statewide interlibrary resource-sharing program laws, affecting libraries and state authorities that govern and fund interlibrary loans.
Overview
- Bill Number: LC 3684
- Title: Revise statewide interlibrary resource-sharing program laws
- Subject: Libraries
- Classification: bill
- Status: Draft Died in Process (as of 2025-05-23)
- Introduced: December 14, 2024
- Additional notes: Drafter Assigned on 2024-12-14; Draft On Hold multiple times in January 2025; ultimately recorded as Draft Died in Process in May 2025
Purpose and intent (based on title)
- The bill appears to seek changes to the statutory framework governing the statewide interlibrary resource-sharing program. The exact objectives or reforms are not specified in the provided information. Based on the title, potential aims could include updating definitions, governance, funding mechanisms, eligibility, reporting requirements, or operational processes for the program.
Key provisions (not specified in the provided text)
- The actual text of LC 3684 is not included here, so specific provisions cannot be listed. When available, expect provisions to address:
- Governance and oversight of the statewide interlibrary resource-sharing program
- Eligibility criteria for libraries or library systems participating in the program
- Funding, budgeting, and financial administration
- Reporting, accountability, and performance metrics
- Compliance requirements and penalties for noncompliance
- Implementation timelines and transitional provisions
- Readers should refer to the official bill text to confirm exact changes and language.
Who would be affected
- Libraries and library systems participating in the statewide interlibrary resource-sharing program (including public, academic, and possibly school libraries, depending on program scope)
- State or regional library authorities administering the program
- Any entities responsible for funding, reporting, or governance related to interlibrary loan and resource-sharing activities
Procedural timeline and status
- 2024-12-14: Drafter Assigned
- 2025-01-20: Draft On Hold (listed on three separate entries)
- 2025-05-23: Draft Died in Process
- Interpretation: The bill did not advance beyond the drafting and hold stages and is no longer proceeding in its current form.
Fiscal and administrative impact
- No fiscal details are provided in the summary. If text becomes available, potential impacts could include changes to funding allocations, administrative costs for libraries, or savings from streamlined processes. Current status provides no concrete figures.
Next steps for interested readers
- Review the full text of LC 3684 (when and if released) for precise provisions and fiscal notes.
- Monitor official legislative databases or the sponsoring entity’s statements for updates on potential reintroduction or amendments.
- Engage with local library associations or state library agencies for analysis of how changes could affect interlibrary loan operations and funding.
Note
- This summary reflects only the metadata and status information provided. The substantive provisions of the bill are not included here due to the absence of the actual bill text. Access the official document for detailed content.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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