2009 Senate Bill 503

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Introduced in the Senate

April 30, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Cameron Brown (R-16)

To transfer programs currently managed by the Department of History, Arts, and Libraries to other state departments, mostly the Secretary of State. The legislative package (Senate Bills 503 to 527) would abolish the department, but retain almost all of it’s programs, as provided in a budget recommendation and executive order from Gov. Jennifer Granholm. This bill transfers government arts grants responsibilities to the Secretary of State.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

Aug. 27, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 21 to 14 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 2, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary