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ID H0715

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Local Government Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Hiring and terminating public library directors now requires approval of a majority of city council members, removing the board of trustees' sole authority over these personnel decisions

  • Library directors no longer "serve at the pleasure of the board" but instead serve subject to city council oversight for both appointment and termination

  • Board of trustees retains authority to supervise and evaluate library directors, but loses independent hiring/firing power

  • Amends Idaho Code Sections 33-2607 and 33-2608 governing public library board powers and library director duties

  • Declared an emergency measure with effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

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

PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Last Action

Read second time; filed for Third Reading

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government and Taxation3/3/2026
Local Government2/18/2026

Full Bill Text

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