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HB 715: PUBLIC LIBRARIES – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the powers and duties of library boards of trustees to hire and terminate library directors.
Amends Idaho Code sections 33-2607 and 33-2608 to revise powers of public library boards of trustees regarding hiring and terminating library directors, requiring city council approval. Makes technical corrections and declares emergency effective July 1, 2026.
Status
Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 17, 2026
Sponsors
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 24, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 24, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 24, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- March 25, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 25, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 12:10 p.m. on March 25, 2026
- March 26, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026
- March 26, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 150
- July 1, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 07/01/2026
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