Public Act 64 of 2001

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• Introduced by Rep. LaMar Lemmons III (D) on June 13, 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.
  • Referred to the House Commerce Committee on June 13, 2001.
  • Substitute offered in the House on June 26, 2001, which reflects changes adopted following committee testimony and discussion. The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on June 26, 2001.
• Passed 67 to 37 in the House on June 28, 2001.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Received in the Senate on June 28, 2001.
  • Amendment offered by Sen. Thaddeus McCotter (R) on July 12, 2001, to set the date of the transfer. The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on July 12, 2001.
• Passed 23 to 9 in the Senate on July 12, 2001.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Received in the House on July 12, 2001.
• Passed 68 to 28 in the House on July 12, 2001, 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.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Signed by Gov. John Engler on July 23, 2001.