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AL SB26
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Elliott
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AI Summary
- County and municipal library boards shall consist of five members appointed to four-year terms, serving at the pleasure of the appointing authority and removable by a two-thirds vote
- Appointing authorities must coordinate appointments to ensure library board membership reflects racial, gender, geographic, urban, rural, and economic diversity of the state
- Counties and municipalities may contract with other political units to establish joint library services, with contracting parties determining the size and appointing authorities of joint library boards
- Library board members serve without compensation, and governing bodies are responsible for filling all vacancies including expired and unexpired terms
- Effective date: October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Libraries; further provides for the appointment of local library boards
Counties & Municipalities
Last Action
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
County and Municipal Government2/12/2026
County and Municipal Government1/13/2026
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