2001 House Bill 4951 / Public Act 73

Introduced in the House

June 13, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Mickey Mortimer (R-65)

To transfer responsibilities under the Public Act 69 of 1976 for the acquisition and operation of state historic sites, currently in the Department 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 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 101 to 5 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 28, 2001

To transfer responsibilities under the Public Act 69 of 1976 for the acquisition and operation of state historic sites, currently in the Department 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 33 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

July 12, 2001

Signed by Gov. John Engler

July 23, 2001