Idaho · 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026) · Bill
H 715: PUBLIC LIBRARIES – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the powers and duties of library boards of trustees to hire and terminate library directors.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 715 is a bill introduced in the Idaho House on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: PUBLIC LIBRARIES – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the powers and duties of library boards of trustees to hire and terminate library directors. Primary sponsor: LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026 Session Law Chapter 150 Effective: 07/01/2026.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026 Session Law Chapter 150 Effective: 07/01/2026
- Delivered to Governor at 12:10 p.m. on March 25, 2026
- Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- Signed by President; returned to House
- Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
- Read third time in full – PASSED - 28-6-1AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Den Hartog, Foreman, Galloway, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Keyser, Kohl, Lakey, Lenney, Lent, Nichols, Okuniewicz, Ricks, Shippy, Toews, VanOrden, Woodward, Zito, ZuiderveldNAYS – Rabe, Ruchti, Semmelroth, Taylor, Ward-Engelking, WintrowAbsent and excused – Bjerke(Bjerke)Floor Sponsor - ToewsTitle apvd - to House
- Retained on calendar
- Read second time; filed for Third Reading
- Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
- Introduced, read first time; referred to: Local Government & Taxation
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