HB1664

House Bill 1664 amends Arkansas law regarding the composition and governance of county law library boards. The bill mandates that, in addition to the existing board members who are practicing attorneys, the county court shall appoint one circuit court judge and one district court judge to serve on the board. These judicial appointments will serve two-year terms that align with the general election cycle. The legislation clarifies the administrative powers of the board, including the authority to manage library property, dispose of junk or discarded items, and manage the expenditure of library funds. Furthermore, the bill outlines the board's capacity to enter into agreements with other entities, such as institutions of higher learning, to operate and maintain the library facilities. Finally, the bill includes a provision for the initial appointment of the new judicial members within thirty days of the act's effective date.