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MI SB0525

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

9/2/2009

Primary Sponsor

Jason Allen

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Michigan Historical Markers Act to update the definition of "department" by removing reference to the "Department of History, Arts, and Libraries" and replacing it with the "Department of State"

  • Requires the Michigan Historical Commission to review, modify if necessary, and approve marker text and location for all requested historical markers upon receiving applications from the Michigan Historical Center

  • Prohibits official Michigan historical markers from including or mentioning the name of any living commissioner or other living state official

  • Specifies that official Michigan historical markers must include a wolverine emblem logo or seal in the upper area and the words "registered Michigan historic site"

  • Permits the department to enter into written agreements with other state, local, or federal agencies regarding placement of Michigan historical markers on their property, addressing matters such as security and payment

Legislative Description

History and arts; other; department of history, arts, and libraries; abolish, and transfer responsibilities to department of state. Amends secs. 2 & 6 of 1955 PA 10 (MCL 399.152 & 399.156). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0503'09

State agencies (existing), state

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Judiciary

9/2/2009

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/2/2009
Commerce & Tourism4/30/2009

Full Bill Text

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