SB40Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT relating to public library district boards of trustees.
Introduced by Gary Boswell, District 8
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend KRS 173.490 and 173.730 to allow a county judge/executive to fill vacancies on a library board, with the approval of the fiscal court, without being required to consider recommendations made the board or the state librarian if the county has adopted an alternative appointment process.
Where it stands
became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 13)
April 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Veto Override RCS# 292 · March 19, 2026
84
Yes
7
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
100 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Rudy | 1 | Absent |
| Kimberly Holloway | 2 | Yes |
| Randy Bridges | 3 | Yes |
| Wade Williams | 4 | Yes |
| Mary Imes | 5 | Yes |
| Chris Freeland | 6 | Yes |
| Suzanne Miles | 7 | Yes |
| Walker Thomas | 8 | Yes |
| Myron Dossett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Calloway | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
introduced in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
to State & Local Government (S)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 23, 2026
3rd reading, passed with 34-1 Committee Substitute (1)
received in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Local Government (H)
taken from Local Government (H)
1st reading
returned to Local Government (H)
reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 19 2026
3rd reading, passed 84-7
received in Senate
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
delivered to Governor
filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State
became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 13)
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