KS HB 2539

enacted

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.

Kansas · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did KS HB 2539 pass?

Yes. KS HB 2539 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-04-09): Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026

What is KS HB 2539 about?

KS HB 2539 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “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.”.

Who sponsors KS HB 2539?

Lance W. Neelly, Mike Amyx are the primary sponsors of KS HB 2539.

Introduced: 2026-01-26
Latest action: 2026-04-09 — Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026
Bill type: bill
Last updated: —

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Action timeline

Newest first

2026-04-09
Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026
executive-signature
2026-03-26
Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 27, 2026
2026-03-25
Reengrossed on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
2026-03-24
Motion to accede adopted; Sen. Elaine Bowers, Sen. Ronald Ryckman and Sen. Oletha Faust Goudeau appointed as conferees
2026-03-24
Concurred with amendments in conference; Yea 89, Nay 34, Absent 2
2026-03-23
Nonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Rep. Emil Bergquist, Rep. Doug Blex and Rep. Linda Featherston
2026-03-19
Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea 37, Nay 3
passage
2026-03-18
Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
passage
2026-03-18
Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
passage
2026-03-17
Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Senate Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics
committee-passage-favorable
2026-02-26
Referred to Senate Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics
referral-committee
2026-02-25
Engrossed on Monday, February 23, 2026
2026-02-25
Received and Introduced
introduction
2026-02-19
Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea 96, Nay 26, Absent 3
passage
2026-02-18
Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
passage
2026-02-18
Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
passage
2026-02-17
Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by House Committee on Local Government
committee-passage-favorable
2026-01-26
Introduced
introduction
2026-01-26
Referred to House Committee on Local Government
referral-committee

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Official source

https://www.kslegislature.gov/b2025_26/bills/HB2539/

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