2014 House Bill 5617

Let library board members get pay and set pay

Introduced in the House

June 4, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Ken Yonker (R-72)

To allow members of the board of directors of a public libraries to be paid, in an amount set by the board itself. Under current law library board members are political appointees who do not receive pay.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government

Oct. 2, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 13, 2014

Passed in the House 103 to 4 (details)

To allow members of the board of directors of a public libraries to be paid up to $30 per meeting, plus expenses. Library board members are political appointees who under current law do not receive pay.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 2, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Elections