HB1624

House Bill 1624 amends the Arkansas Code regarding the composition and membership of county law library boards. It mandates the addition of two new members to these boards: one circuit court judge and one district court judge, both of whom must either reside in the county or preside over a court within that county. These judicial members will serve two-year terms, with initial appointments required to be made within 30 days of the act's effective date. The bill also retains existing provisions regarding the board's authority to operate and maintain the library, manage funds, and dispose of property. It maintains the existing structure for attorney-based board members but integrates judicial oversight into the board's administrative operations.