This bill establishes a process for transitioning from an appointed governing board to an elected governing board for libraries and library districts in Kansas, specifically addressing the Eudora community library district. It allows the board of any library or library district to submit a resolution or a petition, signed by at least 25% of qualified electors, to the voters regarding the election of board members. If approved by a majority vote, the board must then establish member districts and initial terms for elected members, with subsequent terms lasting four years. The bill also outlines the conditions under which a library board can revert to an appointed system.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes related to the Eudora community library district, changing the definition of the board from being "appointed" to being "elected" by the qualified electors of the district. It requires the governing bodies of the city of Eudora and the Eudora township to adopt a joint resolution that includes provisions for the election of board members, their terms, and procedures for filling vacancies. The bill repeals previous sections of law that governed the Eudora community library district, thereby updating the governance structure to reflect the new elected board system.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 12-1295, 12-1296, 12-1298
As Amended by House Committee: 12-1295, 12-1296, 12-1298
As Amended by Senate Committee: 12-1219, 12-1295, 12-1296, 12-1298
Enrolled: 12-12, 12-1219, 12-1295, 12-1296, 12-1298