New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 5988
Enables public libraries to access employment preparation education (EPE) funds to provide adult literacy education
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Siela Bynoe (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- Kevin S. Parker (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Enables public libraries to access employment preparation education (EPE) funds to provide adult literacy education; sets aside one million dollars to be awarded through a competitive grant process; provides that half of such appropriation shall be set aside for libraries serving a population of one million or more.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 Senate | Libraries Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Apr 8, 2025 Senate | Libraries Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Apr 28, 2026 · Senate
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO LIBRARIES - Apr 8, 2025 · Senate
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE - Mar 4, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO LIBRARIES