2013 Senate Bill 665 / Public Act 240

Transfer state Capitol upkeep to new commission

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 6, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Roger Kahn (R-32)

To create a commission to employ a manager and staff who would take over the functions of maintaining, restoring and improving the state Capitol building, grounds and parking as a “historic site.” The bill would also create a statutory “fund” (account) to hold money for these purposes, but does not itself appropriate or earmark any specific revenue. Currently, these functions are generally performed by an existing staff using annual appropriations that are not mandated by statute.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Nov. 13, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 14, 2013

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To require the legislature to create a commission to employ a manager and staff that would take over the functions of maintaining, restoring and improving the state Capitol building, grounds and parking as a “historic site.” The bill would also require appointment of a “capitol architect” and create several statutory “funds” (accounts) to hold money for these purposes, but does not itself appropriate or earmark any specific revenue. Currently, these functions are generally performed by an existing staff using annual appropriations that are not mandated by statute.

Received in the House

Nov. 14, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Dec. 3, 2013

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 10, 2013

Amendment offered by Rep. Jim Stamas (R-98)

To revise details of the commission membership, among other things requiring one of two members appointed by the governor to have "expertise and experience in historic preservation".

The amendment passed by voice vote

Dec. 11, 2013

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To create a commission to employ a manager and staff who would take over the functions of maintaining, restoring and improving the state Capitol building, grounds and parking as a “historic site.” The bill would also create a statutory “fund” (account) to hold money for these purposes, but does not itself appropriate or earmark any specific revenue. Currently, these functions are generally performed by an existing staff using annual appropriations that are not mandated by statute.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 11, 2013

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 21, 2013