BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

SB 5911: Talking book library

Administering the Washington talking book and Braille library.

Summary

Finds that the Washington talking book and Braille library is a statewide public library for Washington residents who cannot read conventional books due to blindness, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities, and that the Washington state library has the statutory authority and responsibility for providing these services. Creates the Washington talking book and Braille library account.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the Washington talking book and Braille library;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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