2001 Senate Bill 387 / 2002 Public Act 159

Introduced in the Senate

April 18, 2001

Introduced by Sen. Beverly Hammerstrom (R-17)

To revise the petition signature requirements to be a candidate for an district library board, and provide that instead of petitions a candidate can pay a $100 fee to be placed on the ballot.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform

Oct. 31, 2001

Substitute offered

To recommend modifications to language contained in the bill resulting from committee testimony and deliberation.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 1, 2001

Amendment offered

To correct a drafting error in the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To lower the petition signature requirements to be a candidate for a district library board, and provide that instead of petitions a candidate can pay a $100 fee to be placed on the ballot.

Received in the House

Nov. 1, 2001

March 14, 2002

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 14, 2002

Signed by Gov. John Engler

April 8, 2002