Introduced in the House 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
The vote was 67 in favor, 37 opposed and 5 not voting
(House Roll Call 362 at House Journal 57)
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