Charles County Public Library - Imagination Library Program - Funding
Sponsor: Arthur Ellis (District 28)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Education - MiscellaneousStatus: Hearing 1/18 at 12:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing the Charles County Public Library to partner with an Imagination Library Program to provide free books to children up to 5 years of age; and requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill for fiscal years 2026 through 2035 an appropriation of $2.10 for each child registered in the Program for each month that the child is registered in the Program.
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Testimony (4)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Teagle, Ashley | Southern Maryland Regional Library Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ellis, Arthur | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Ellis, Senator Ellislegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Sirkel, Robin | Individual | Position only |