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HB0316 • 2005
AN ACT relating to libraries; providing for the state law librarian to exchange statutes with libraries of other states; clarifying language relating to inspection of library records; providing requirements for filing certificates of organization; and providing for an effective date.
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2nd reading • GINGERY
Plain English: Failed 2nd reading by GINGERY
Standing Committee • H07
Plain English: Adopted Standing Committee by H07
Governor Signed HEA113
Assigned Chapter Number - 210
S President Signed HEA No. 0113
H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0113
Assigned Number HEA0113
S Passed 3rd Reading
S Passed 2nd Reading
S Passed CoW
S Placed on General File
S07 Recommended Do Pass
S Introduced and Referred to S07
S Received for Introduction
H Passed 3rd Reading
H Passed 2nd Reading
Amendment Failed
H Passed CoW
Amendment Adopted
H Amendments Adopted
H Placed on General File
H07 Recommended Amend and Do Pass
H Introduced and Referred to H07
H Received for Introduction
Bill Number Assigned
2005 General Session Summary for HB0316 Bill No.: HB0316 Drafter: KMS LSO No.: 05LSO-0670 Effective Date: 7/1/2005 Enrolled Act No.: HEA0113 Chapter No.: 210 Prime Sponsor: Representative Esquibel Catch Title: Libraries-amends. Subject: Creates, amends and repeals provisions relating to libraries. Summary/Major Elements: Allows the state law librarian to send one (1) copy of the session laws of Wyoming to the library of each state and territory of the United States, in exchange for the session laws of each of those states and territories. All session laws received will be held in the state law library and become property of the state. Under current law the board of directors is considered a body corporate, with the power to sue and be sued. This amendment allows the name on file with the secretary of state to be used when designating a specific library board. Repeals section dealing with existing session law exchange.
WORKING DRAFT ORIGINAL HOUSE BILL NO. 0316 ENROLLED ACT NO. 113, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FIFTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING 2005 GENERAL SESSION AN ACT relating to libraries; providing for the state law librarian to exchange statutes with libraries of other states; clarifying language relating to inspection of library records; providing requirements for filing certificates of organization; and providing for an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming: Section 1. W.S. 5 ‑ 2 ‑ 502 is created to read: 5 ‑ 2 ‑ 502. Session law exchange. Upon request, the state law librarian shall send to the library of each state and territory of the United States, free of expense, one (1) copy of the session laws of this state in exchange for the laws of the requesting state or territory. All the laws received in the exchange shall be deposited by the state law librarian in the state law library and become the property of this state. Section 2. W.S. 16 ‑ 4 ‑ 203(d)(ix) and 18 ‑ 7 ‑ 105(b) are amended to read: 16 ‑ 4 ‑ 203. Right of inspection; grounds for denial; access of news media; order permitting or restricting disclosure; exceptions. (d) The custodian shall deny the right of inspection of the following records, unless otherwise provided by law: (ix) Library circulation patron transaction and registration records except as required for administration of the library or except as requested by a custodial parent or guardian to inspect the records of his minor child; 18 ‑ 7 ‑ 105. Organization of board; rules and regulations; filing of certificate of organization; incorporation; recovery of library materials; establishment of branch libraries; cooperative library service. (b) Upon filing of the certificate the board of directors is a body corporate, with power to sue and be sued under the name of "Board of Directors of the County Library of .... County", or the board by resolution filed as provided for filing of certificate of organization, may designate itself as "Board of Directors of Carnegie Public Library of .... County" on file with the secretary of state . Section 3. W.S. 9 ‑ 2 ‑ 1026.6(e) is repealed. Section 4. This act is effective July 1, 2005. (END) Speaker of the House President of the Senate Governor TIME APPROVED: _________ DATE APPROVED: _________ I hereby certify that this act originated in the House. Chief Clerk 1