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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5438

SB 5438: Stolen prop value/theft degr

Increasing stolen property values for determining degrees of theft.

Summary

  • The dollar limitations are raised for second and third degree theft, and possession of stolen property in the second, and third degree. Property or services with a value that is difficult to ascertain shall be deemed to be worth less than $1,000.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5438), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 31, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 14, 1991
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Gary Nelson (R-21)
Introduced
January 31, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
March 12, 1992
Companion bill
HB 1187
Versions
SB 5438, SSB 5438

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Gary Nelson (R-21)

3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Brad Owen D-35Phil Talmadge D-34Ray Moore D-36

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 14, 1991
Version voted on: SSB 5438
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22002
Republican25000
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage

February 11, 1992
Version voted on: SSB 5438
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24000
Republican22002
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Excused (2)

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History

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SB 5438 in other sessions

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