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House lets consolidated library districts choose fiscal year, passes bill on third reading
Summary
House Bill 369 passed unanimously permitting consolidated library districts to set their own fiscal year rather than a statutorily mandated June–May cycle.
The Missouri House on March 25, 2025, voted unanimously to give consolidated library districts the option to set their own fiscal year, rather than being bound by the statutory June 1–May 31 cycle. The chamber passed House Bill 369 on third reading by a vote of 145-0.
Sponsor remarks said the change is optional: districts that prefer the current fiscal year may keep it, while others could adopt a calendar-year fiscal schedule to better align with funding streams and contracts. The sponsor said the measure was requested by regional library directors seeking greater flexibility.
Supporters noted the change would help districts align grant and corporate funding cycles and ease administrative budgeting. The bill passed the House without opposition and will advance to the Senate.
