All Roll Calls
Yes: 222 • No: 63
KansasHB 25392025–2026 Regular SessionHouse
Authorizing library boards to change from being appointed members to elected members and requiring that the members of the Eudora community library district board of directors be elected to such positions.
Sponsored By: Mike Amyx (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
local government
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Bill Overview
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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Eudora library board now elected
The City of Eudora and Eudora Township must pass a joint resolution so district voters elect the library board. Elections are in odd-numbered years. The resolution sets when terms start, limits terms to four years, and may stagger first terms. Vacancies are filled by appointment for the rest of the term. The board has five directors, and each must be a qualified voter. Current appointed members keep serving until successors are appointed and elected. Directors are unpaid but can be repaid for actual and necessary expenses. Prior Eudora library statutes are repealed, and the joint resolution must be filed with the county clerk.
Voters can choose elected library boards
The law lets a library or library district put board elections on the ballot. A petition signed by at least 25% of qualified voters in the service area also forces a vote at the next general election. The petition or resolution must say how many members there are, if they are elected at-large or by districts, and whether elections happen at an annual meeting or the general election. If voters approve, the board sets any member districts and staggers the first terms so no more than a simple majority is up at once. Later terms are four years and start January 1 after the election. All board elections are nonpartisan. Qualified voters are people who live in the city for city libraries, or in the district for district libraries created under state law. Voters or the board can also later switch back to appointed members using the same ballot process. This process does not apply to several types of libraries created under other Kansas laws, including the Johnson County Library.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Mike Amyx
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Lance W. Neelly
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 89 Nay: 34
Yes: 89 • No: 34
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 37 Nay: 3
Yes: 37 • No: 3
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 96 Nay: 26
Yes: 96 • No: 26
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026
4/9/2026HouseEnrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 27, 2026
3/26/2026HouseReengrossed on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
3/25/2026HouseMotion to accede adopted; Senator Bowers, Senator Ryckman and Senator Faust Goudeau appointed as conferees
3/24/2026SenateConcurred with amendments in conference; Yea: 89 Nay: 34
3/24/2026HouseFinal Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 37 Nay: 3
3/19/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
3/18/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
3/18/2026SenateCommittee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics
3/17/2026SenateHearing: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 9:30 AM Room 142-S
3/11/2026SenateReferred to Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics
2/26/2026SenateEngrossed on Monday, February 23, 2026
2/25/2026HouseReceived and Introduced
2/25/2026SenateFinal Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 96 Nay: 26
2/19/2026HouseCommittee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
2/18/2026HouseCommittee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
2/18/2026HouseCommittee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Local Government
2/17/2026HouseHearing: Monday, February 9, 2026, 9:00 AM Room 281-N
2/9/2026HouseHearing: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 9:00 AM Room 281-N - CANCELED
2/4/2026HouseIntroduced
1/26/2026HouseReferred to Committee on Local Government
1/26/2026House
Bill Text
As Amended by House Committee
As Amended by Senate Committee
As introduced
Enrolled
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