Local leaders discuss library bill
What constitutes inappropriate children’s library materials is again taking center stage as Idaho legislators resurrected legislation dealing with the subject.
(Photo courtesy EAST BONNER COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT)
SANDPOINT — What constitutes inappropriate children’s library materials is again taking center stage as Idaho legislators resurrected legislation dealing with the subject.
Supporters say House Bill 384, which was introduced Jan. 10, will protect children from obscene materials, while critics say the bill both threatens Idaho public libraries with unnecessary financial penalties and could encourage censorship. Others say the legislation needs more time to be refined.
While the bill was up for a third reading Thursday, it was returned to the State Affairs Committee with unanimous consent instead.
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