Expands state aid eligibility for library construction; repealer

This bill expands state funding for public library construction projects located in economically disadvantaged communities. It increases the maximum state contribution from fifty percent to ninety percent of total project costs for these specific libraries, provided they demonstrate a need to serve areas with high poverty rates or limited fiscal capacity. The legislation also extends the deadline for completing certain projects that were delayed by the state's COVID-19 emergency declaration. Ultimately, the bill aims to help libraries in struggling areas build, renovate, or upgrade their facilities with greater financial support from the state.