Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to allocate funding to support the Minitex library information and resource sharing program. Minitex is a program designed to help libraries, including academic and state government libraries, expand their access to various information resources.

Main Provisions

• The bill provides specific financial appropriations to Minitex for two upcoming fiscal years:
  • $8,155,000 is allocated for fiscal year 2026.
  • $8,208,000 is allocated for fiscal year 2027.
• These funds will be drawn from Minnesota's general fund and will be managed by the commissioner of the Office of Higher Education.

Significant Changes

• The bill does not propose changes to existing laws but does establish a designated state financial commitment to the Minitex program for the specified fiscal years, enhancing both conventional and virtual library access.

Relevant Terms

• Higher education
• Minitex
• Library information sharing
• Resource access
• Fiscal appropriations