2001 House Bill 4944 / Public Act 66

Introduced in the House

June 13, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Jerry Kooiman (R-75)

To amend Michigan Historical Commission Act to transfer the commission from the Secretary of State 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 becomes fully operational.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

June 26, 2001

Substitute offered

Which reflects changes adopted following committee testimony and discussion, but was superceded by a second version.

The substitute failed by voice vote

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

Which reflects changes adopted following committee testimony and discussion.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 28, 2001

Passed in the House 103 to 4 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 28, 2001

To amend Michigan Historical Commission Act to transfer the commission from the Secretary of State 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 becomes fully operational.

July 12, 2001

Passed in the Senate 31 to 0 (details)

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

Received in the House

July 12, 2001

Signed by Gov. John Engler

July 23, 2001