2001 House Bill 4943 / Public Act 65

Introduced in the House

June 13, 2001

Introduced by Rep. MaryAnn Middaugh (R-80)

To amend the State Aid to Public Libraries 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

To amend the State Aid to Public Libraries 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 to become fully operational.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 28, 2001

Amendment offered by Rep. Jason Allen (R-104)

To require certain state library funds to be used for grants to local libraries, and not for administrative expenses of the Library of Michigan.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 77 to 28 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 28, 2001

To amend the State Aid to Public Libraries 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 move back the date the bill goes into effect.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 22 to 10 (details)

Received in the House

July 12, 2001

To amend the State Aid to Public Libraries 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 69 to 27 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Received in the Senate

July 12, 2001

Signed by Gov. John Engler

July 23, 2001