2001 House Bill 4940 / Public Act 62

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Introduced in the House

June 13, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Tom George (R-61)

To amend the Library of Michigan Act, to transfer the library from the legislature to a new Department of Arts, History, and Libraries, created earlier in 2001 by executive order. The bill also transfers the appointment of the Librarian of Michigan from the legislature to the governor. 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

Which reflects changes adopted following committee testimony and discussion.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Samuel B. Thomas (D-10)

To adopt a technical change in a definition contained in the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 28, 2001

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

To require the Legislative Council and the state library to cooperate in the maintenance of the legislature's website.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 60 to 45 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 28, 2001

To amend the Library of Michigan Act, to transfer the library from the legislature to a new Department of Arts, History, and Libraries, created earlier in 2001 by executive order. The bill also transfers the appointment of the Librarian of Michigan from the legislature to the governor. The legislation is part of a multi-bill package which is necessary before the new department can become fully operational.

July 12, 2001

Substitute offered by Sen. Thaddeus McCotter (R-9)

To adopt the House version of the bill, amended to exempt certain employees and functions from the transfer.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Sen. Dianne Byrum (D-25)

To require the library to respond in a timely manner to requests from legislators for legislative information.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Sen. Alma Smith (D-18)

To transfer funding as well as functions to the library.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 23 to 10 (details)

Received in the House

July 12, 2001

To amend the Library of Michigan Act, to transfer the library from the legislature to a new Department of Arts, History, and Libraries, created earlier in 2001 by executive order. The bill also transfers the appointment of the Librarian of Michigan from the legislature to the governor. The legislation is part of a multi-bill package which is necessary before the new department can become fully operational.

Passed in the House 62 to 35 (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