The bill amends K.S.A. 20-3127 concerning the governance and funding of county law libraries in Kansas. It specifies that in Johnson, Sedgwick, and Douglas counties, the board of trustees will consist of two district court judges and three members from the county bar association, while in other counties, the board will include the district judge(s) and at least two attorneys appointed by the chief judge of the judicial district, replacing the previous requirement for attorneys to be elected by their peers. Additionally, the bill allows the board to authorize the chief judge to use certain fees collected for enhancing district court functions, with the stipulation that judges cannot participate in decisions regarding this authorization.

The bill also repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 20-3127, which indicates a significant restructuring of the law library governance framework. It clarifies the roles of the county clerk as the treasurer of the library and outlines the process for appointing a librarian and assistants, who will be county employees under the supervision of the county commissioners. Furthermore, it ensures that attorneys registered under this act are exempt from certain occupational taxes or city license fees imposed by municipalities. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 20-3127