Bill Text: NH HB72 | 2023 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Relative to the tenure of public librarians.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-06-21 - Signed by Governor Sununu 06/20/2023; Chapter 80; Eff: 08/19/2023 [HB72 Detail]
Download: New_Hampshire-2023-HB72-Amended.html
HB 72 - AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE
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HOUSE BILL 72
AN ACT relative to the tenure of public librarians.
SPONSORS: Rep. Harvey, Ches. 6
COMMITTEE: Municipal and County Government
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill authorizes a municipality's board of library trustees to appoint librarians for a set term, or allow them to serve until a successor is appointed.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
2Feb2023... 0018h
03/30/2023 1137s 23-0259
02/08
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Three
AN ACT relative to the tenure of public librarians.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Public Librarian; Qualification and Tenure. Amend RSA 202-A:15 to read as follows:
202-A:15 Public Librarian; Qualification and Tenure. The librarian shall have education of sufficient breadth and depth to give leadership in the use of books and related materials. The librarian shall be appointed by the board of library trustees for a term of office agreed to at the time of employment and may serve until a successor is appointed and qualified.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
