HB 2747 - DIGEST

Declares that a computer that: (1) Is located in a lending library supported by public funds, public school library or media arts center, or in the library of a public institution of higher education;

(2) Can access the internet; and

(3) Is available for use by the public or students, or both;

must have its use policies determined by the facility's governing board. The governing board must adopt policies intended to reduce the ability of the user to access web sites displaying erotic or sexually explicit information or material as defined in chapter 9.68 RCW.

Establishes a pilot program to assess the feasibility of installing internet filtering software in libraries or institutions subject to this act, if funding is available.

Requires the secretary of state to prepare a report and recommendations and present them to the legislature by December 31, 2004.