Legislation

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Bill requiring libraries to ban children, youth, and teen books.

Bill preventing county library boards from preferring ALA certified candidates.

Bill requiring all members of boards and commissions to take a constitutional oath of office.

Requires libraries to certify quarterly that collections do not contain inappropriate children, youth, or teen content.

Bill prohibits requiring or preferring certifications from ALA or accredited program.

Bill removes tax exempt status of libraries.

UPDATE: Proviso 27.1 requires all libraries to certify content doesn't include prurient materials before receiving funding allocation.

Proviso requiring libraries to accept all requests from County Elections Board.

Executive order targeting the IMLS threatens county and local library funding.