H0715

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the powers and duties of library boards of trustees to hire and terminate library directors.

Complete·3/26/26
Introduced Text

Idaho H0715 revises the powers and duties of library boards of trustees, including hiring and terminating library directors.

Idaho H0715 amends existing law to revise the powers and duties of library boards of trustees. The bill grants these boards the authority to hire and terminate library directors, with the approval of a majority of the city council. It also outlines additional duties for the boards, such as establishing bylaws, policies, and budgets, and managing library property and funds. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Roll Call Votes

28 Yea

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6 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 23

10:00 AM

Third Reading Calendar

Mar 20

10:00 AM

Third Reading Calendar

History

Mar 26

House

Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026 Session Law Chapter 150 Effective: 07/01/2026

Mar 25

House

Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor

Mar 25

House

Delivered to Governor at 12:10 p.m. on March 25, 2026