StateMaryland

SB 410: Public Libraries - State Library Resource Center - Funding

Nancy KingTo Governor

SB 410 status: To Governor — Approved by the Governor - Chapter 702 (updated May 26, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

Public Libraries - State Library Resource Center - Funding. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan95%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • supports library staffing and resource procurement
  • enhances public access to workforce development materials

Risks

  • increases state-level budget expenditure

Society

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • expands access to educational and digital resources
  • strengthens critical public information infrastructure

Risks

  • potential for regional inequality if funding is not evenly distributed
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete
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Governor

Current

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 702

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Enacted

Upcoming
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