2014 House Bill 5597

Extend authority of public schools establishing public libraries

Introduced in the House

May 27, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Adam Zemke (D-55)

To repeal a 2015 sunset on a law that allows a public school district to establish a public library.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government

Nov. 13, 2014

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 4, 2014

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To repeal a 2015 sunset on a law that allows a public school district to establish a public library. This is part of a package with House Bill 5868 intended to facilitate library mergers and expansions into new taxing jurisdictions.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 9, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Elections