2001 House Bill 4957 / Public Act 79

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Introduced in the House

June 13, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Samuel B. Thomas (D-10)

4957 to amend the Michigan Freedom Trail 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 contained an earlier version of the name proposed for the new department. This was a technical vote with no substantive consequences.

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

4957 to amend the Michigan Freedom Trail 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 33 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

July 12, 2001

Signed by Gov. John Engler

July 23, 2001