BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5820

SB 5820: Telecomm/cable service theft

Penalizing theft of telecommunication and cable services.

Summary

  • Current statutes are amended to expand theft and unlawful sale of cable to include theft and unlawful sale of all subscription video services. New provisions are added dealing with theft of telecommunications services, and with the manufacture and sale of telecommunications devices without authorization of the service provider.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5820), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 1995
  1. IntroducedFeb 7, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 15, 1995
  4. Passed HouseApr 6, 1995
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 18, 1995
Prime sponsor
Dean Sutherland (D-17)
Introduced
February 7, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
April 18, 1995
Session law
Chapter 92, Laws of 1995
Companion bill
HB 1977
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5820, ESSB 5820

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dean Sutherland (D-17)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 15, 1995
Version voted on: ESSB 5820
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican24000
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 6, 1995
Version voted on: ESSB 5820
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat36000
Republican61000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

History

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SB 5820 in other sessions

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