HB2539

Authorizing library boards to change from being appointed members to elected members and requiring that the members of the Eudora community library district board of directors be elected to such positions.

Complete·4/9/26

Kansas HB2539 changes the Eudora community library district board to be elected instead of appointed.

Kansas HB2539 modifies the governance of the Eudora community library district by requiring the board of directors to be elected rather than appointed. The bill mandates that the governing bodies of the city of Eudora and the Eudora township adopt a joint resolution to establish the election of board members. The resolution must specify the election dates, term lengths, and other relevant details. The board members will serve without compensation but will be reimbursed for necessary expenses. The bill also repeals existing sections related to the Eudora community library district.

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Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

89 Yea

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34 Nay

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2 Absent

RD

Calendar

Mar 11

9:30 AM

Senate Local Government, Transparency and Ethics Hearing

Feb 9

9:00 AM

House Local Government Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

House Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026

Mar 26

House

House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 27, 2026

Mar 25

House

House Reengrossed on Tuesday, March 24, 2026