Bill > HB290

This bill amends Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 172.100 and 172.200 to update and clarify the provisions related to county law libraries in Kentucky. The bill expands the ability of counties to use law library funds for modern technological resources, specifically allowing the purchase of computers, computer-assisted legal research subscriptions, and internet infrastructure. Under the revised law, county law library trustees will have explicit authority to acquire and maintain digital research tools and related equipment, in addition to traditional print resources. The bill also modernizes language around the trustees' responsibilities, including gender-neutral terminology (changing "he" to "he or she") and providing more detailed guidelines for the treasurer's duties, such as filing annual reports and maintaining financial accountability. These changes are designed to ensure that county law libraries can provide comprehensive legal research resources to attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals, reflecting the increasing importance of digital research tools in the legal profession.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb290.html