State Library staff told commissioners they are working with the governor's office on two bill drafts — one to rescind enterprise-fund authority for the Montana State Reference Network and another to allow the library to recover costs by selling small merchandise — and noted the governor’s Nov. 15 budget release.

At its Oct. 14 meeting in Miles City the Montana State Library Commission approved the consent agenda, adopted certification course recommendations, and accepted FY2026 federation reports. Commissioners asked staff for follow-up on Local Government Center subscription options and guidance on minors’ access to materials.