North Dakota directs legislative study on retaining original texts of updated library materials

Original title: AN ACT to provide a legislative management study relating to the retention of library materials.

Last action · April 1, 2025: Filed with Secretary Of State 03/31Sponsors: Keith Boehm and 5 others

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What This Bill Does

North Dakota directs a study during the 2025-2026 to examine whether state-maintained libraries should keep original versions of books and written materials when publishers release updated editions using modern or progressive language. The study must also evaluate the impact of artificial intelligence on material retention and collection management costs.

Why it matters

The measure establishes a formal legislative review of library collection policies and storage requirements for state agencies and higher education institutions, setting the stage for potential future statutory mandates regarding book retention.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Libraries maintained by state agencies

Their collection management practices, operational impacts, and potential future retention requirements are subject to evaluation during the legislative interim study.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which libraries are covered by the study?

Libraries maintained by state agencies, including the state library and libraries at institutions under the control of the state board of higher education.

What factors must the legislative study analyze?

The study must analyze the retention of original texts when publishers update language, the impact of artificial intelligence on material updates and retention, and the fiscal and operational impacts on collection management.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

16 actions

Apr 1, 2025
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/31
Mar 31, 2025SenateEnrolled
Signed by Governor 03/28
Mar 27, 2025SenateEnrolled
Sent to Governor
Mar 27, 2025Senate
Signed by President
Mar 27, 2025House
Signed by Speaker
Mar 25, 2025Senate
Returned to Senate

Show 10 earlier actions

Mar 24, 2025HouseFloor
Second reading, passed, yeas 77 nays 14
Mar 19, 2025HouseCommittee
Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 11 2 1
Mar 10, 2025HouseCommittee
Committee Hearing 02:00
Feb 18, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Education Committee
Jan 31, 2025House
Received from Senate
Jan 30, 2025SenateFloor
Second reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 1
Jan 29, 2025SenateCommittee
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Jan 28, 2025SenateCommittee
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 4 0 2
Jan 28, 2025SenateCommittee
Committee Hearing 09:00
Jan 20, 2025SenateIntroduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Education Committee

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