07/06/2005 Governor Approves 2006-2007 State Budget
Governor Taft signed House Bill 66, the FY 2006 - 2007 biennium budget, into law on Thursday, June 30. The OLC had requested that the Governor veto the language that permits public libraries to charge fees for non-print services. The Governor did NOT veto that section. The OLC Government Relations Committee will consider whether the OLC should pursue eliminating this language in a separate bill. Libraries that currently charge a fee for any non-print service (note: does not apply to late fines or fees), regardless of whether it is referred to as a fee, should obtain a vendor's license and begin to collect sales tax. Questions should be directed to Lynda Murray at lmurray@olc.org or (614) 416-2258.
