Introduced
by
To require textbook publishers to provide college text books on literary subjects to colleges in a digital electronic format upon request, and for nonliterary subjects, in a format compatible with Braille translation software, if the technology was available. A publisher could not charge a higher price than for the print version of the textbook, even if the cost of production was higher.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 102 to 5 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)
To require textbook publishers to provide college text books on literary subjects to colleges in a digital electronic format upon request, and for nonliterary subjects, in a format compatible with Braille translation software, if the technology was available. A publisher could not charge a higher price than for the print version of the textbook, even if the cost of production was higher.
