2001 House Bill 4942 / Public Act 64

Introduced in the House

June 13, 2001

Introduced by Rep. LaMar Lemmons III (D-2)

To amend the District Library Establishment Act, to transfer the functions of the Legislative Council under that act 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

Substitute offered

Which reflects changes adopted following committee testimony and discussion.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 28, 2001

Passed in the House 67 to 37 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 28, 2001

To amend the District Library Establishment Act, to transfer the functions of the Legislative Council under that act 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 of the transfer.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 23 to 9 (details)

Received in the House

July 12, 2001

To amend the District Library Establishment Act, to transfer the functions of the Legislative Council under that act 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 68 to 28 (details)

To amend the Michigan Historical Commission Act, to transfer the functions of the Legislative Council under that act 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.

Received in the Senate

July 12, 2001

Signed by Gov. John Engler

July 23, 2001