2001 House Bill 4939 / Public Act 61

Introduced in the House

June 13, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Tom George (R-61)

To amend the Management and Budget Act, to transfer the management and operation of the Michigan Library and Historical Center from the Legislative Council to a new Department of Arts, History, and Libraries, created earlier in 2001 by executive order. The legislation is part of a multi-bill package which is necessary before the new department can become fully operational.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

June 26, 2001

Amendment offered by Rep. Samuel B. Thomas (D-10)

To require public notice when surplus property owned by the state is to be sold.

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 28, 2001

Passed in the House 71 to 34 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 28, 2001

To amend the Management and Budget Act, to transfer the management and operation of the Michigan Library and Historical Center from the Legislative Council to a new Department of Arts, History, and Libraries, created earlier in 2001 by executive order. The legislation is part of a multi-bill package which is necessary before the new department can become fully operational.

July 12, 2001

Amendment offered by Sen. Thaddeus McCotter (R-9)

To set the date for the transfer.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 22 to 9 (details)

Received in the House

July 12, 2001

To amend the Management and Budget Act, to transfer the management and operation of the Michigan Library and Historical Center from the Legislative Council to a new Department of Arts, History, and Libraries, created earlier in 2001 by executive order. The legislation is part of a multi-bill package which is necessary before the new department can become fully operational.

Passed in the House 65 to 31 (details)

Received in the Senate

July 12, 2001

Signed by Gov. John Engler

July 23, 2001