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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEMS; PROVIDING LEGISLATIVE INTENT; REPEAL- ING SECTION 33-2612, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO PURPOSE AND BOUNDARIES; REPEALING SECTION 33-2613, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS; RE- PEALING SECTION 33-2614, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO PETITION FOR ESTAB- LISHMENT; REPEALING SECTION 33-2615, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO A SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS; REPEALING SECTION 33-2616, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SYSTEM BOARD; REPEALING SECTION 33-2617, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE FINANCE OF REGIONAL SYSTEMS; REPEALING SEC- TION 33-2618, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE ADDITION TO OR WITHDRAWAL OF A REGIONAL SYSTEM; REPEALING SECTION 33-2619, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION BY THE BOARD OF LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill, in accordance with the Idaho Code Cleanup Act, aims to streamline state laws by removing obsolete provisions related to regional library systems, specifically repealing sections of the Idaho Code that cover the purpose and boundaries of these systems, their definitions, how they are established, the composition and powers of their boards of directors, their financing, how new areas can join or leave a system, and their administration by the Board of Library Commissioners. The Legislature's intent is to ensure that Idaho's laws are current and necessary for the public's well-being, and these specific provisions have been identified as outdated or no longer needed. The bill also declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Education, Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education Committee (Senate)
Last Action
Read First Time, Referred to Education (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1244/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1244.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1244SOP.pdf |
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