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MI SB0522
Bill
AI Summary
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Replaces references to the "department of history, arts, and libraries" with "department of state" throughout 1976 PA 69 regarding historic site acquisition and maintenance.
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Authorizes the department of state to acquire and maintain historic sites for public use through purchase or gift, and to enter into contracts for purchasing sites listed on the state register of historic sites.
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Establishes the state historic site fund to hold and invest grants, devises, gifts, and bequests of money and property received for historic site purposes, with proceeds directed by the department of state.
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Permits municipalities to transfer care and control of historic sites or suitable properties to the department of state on mutually agreed terms and timeframes.
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Bill effectiveness is contingent upon enactment of Senate Bill No. 503 of the 95th Legislature.
Legislative Description
State; historic sites; department of history, arts, and libraries; abolish, and transfer responsibilities to department of state. Amends secs. 1, 2 & 3 of 1976 PA 69 (MCL 399.111 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0503'09
State agencies (existing), state
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Judiciary
9/2/2009