2004 House Bill 5977

Lower Detroit population standard for library grants

Introduced in the House

June 8, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Edward Gaffney (R-1)

To amend a law that currently makes a city with a population greater than one-million eligible for certain state library grants, by changing the qualifying population threshold from one million to 750,000. Currently only the City of Detroit meets this criteria. In recent years Detroit has seen its population change from over one-million to approximately 900,000.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy

June 9, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 22, 2004

Passed in the House 101 to 4 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 23, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations