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KS SB53
Bill
Status
2/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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AI Summary
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Attorney members of county law library boards of trustees in most Kansas counties will be appointed by the chief judge of the judicial district rather than elected by attorneys residing in the county
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Johnson, Sedgwick, and Douglas counties retain a separate board structure with five members: two judges appointed by consensus of district court judges and three bar association members selected per bar association bylaws
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Law library boards may authorize the chief judge to use fees collected under K.S.A. 20-3126 and 20-3129 to facilitate and enhance district court functions, except in Johnson and Sedgwick counties
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Judges are prohibited from participating in board decisions to authorize the chief judge's use of library fees
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Amends K.S.A. 20-3127 and takes effect upon publication in the statute book
Legislative Description
Providing that the attorney members of the board of trustees of a county law library in certain counties shall be appointed by the chief judge of the judicial district and allowing such board to authorize the chief judge to use certain fees for the purpose of facilitating and enhancing functions of the district court of the county.
Last Action
House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507
3/21/2025