HB290

AN ACT relating to the provision of legal research resources.

Complete·4/10/26

Establishes county law libraries in Kentucky and outlines their governance and funding.

This bill amends Kentucky law to establish county law libraries in each county seat. It designates the fiscal court to appoint trustees for these libraries, including members of the county's bar and the county attorney. Trustees are responsible for managing the library's funds, purchasing legal resources, and appointing personnel. The bill also outlines the trustees' duties, including financial reporting and inventory management. The libraries will house state-provided books, acquired materials, and necessary equipment for legal research.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

95 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 25

11:00 AM

Senate Committee On State And Local Government

Jan 28

12:00 PM

House Committee On Local Government

History

Apr 10

House

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 76)

Mar 31

House

House concurred in Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)

Mar 31

House

passed 95-0