Bill > HB1830

This bill modifies the provisions governing city-county library boards of trustees specifically in St. Charles County by changing how library board members are appointed based on the relative populations of the city and county. The bill establishes a new framework for appointing nine total board members, with the number of appointments varying depending on which entity (city or county) has the larger population. For counties with between 400,000 and 500,000 inhabitants, a special provision will take effect in 2027 where the mayors of the four most populous cities in the county will each appoint one board member in a specific rotation. Board members will serve three-year terms, with initial members having staggered terms. The bill also outlines the process for merging city and county library districts, including how funds and property will be transferred, how tax levies will be handled, and specifying that the merged district will have an official name combining the city and county names. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the merged library district will operate under Missouri state library laws, with some specific exceptions related to financial management and budgeting.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1830&year=2026&code=R