HB 3763
Establishes the Task Force on Law Libraries and directs the task force to report to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly no later than December 15, 2026.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a Task Force on Law Libraries to advise the Legislative Assembly. The task force will consist of legal professionals and representatives from law libraries and legal aid organizations. Its primary goal is to define ‘law library services’ and explore ways to ensure adequate funding for county law libraries. The task force is required to submit a report to an interim committee by December 15, 2026.
Key provisions
- Establishes a Task Force on Law Libraries with specific membership requirements.
- Directs the task force to define ‘law library services’.
- Instructs the task force to explore funding options for county law libraries.
- Requires the task force to submit a report to an interim legislative committee.
- Sets a deadline for the report submission (December 15, 2026).
- The Judicial Department will provide staff support to the task force.
- Appointed legislators are nonvoting members.
- State agencies are directed to assist the task force.
Who is affected
- County Law Libraries
- Legal Professionals
- Legislative Assembly
- Judiciary
- Legal Aid Organizations
Notable changes
- Creates a formal mechanism for assessing and addressing funding for county law libraries.
- Defines the scope of ‘law library services’ to guide county funding decisions.
- Requires a report to the legislature, potentially leading to legislative recommendations.
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