BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

SB 6115: Graffiti damage penalties

Revising penalties for persons who damage property with graffiti.

Summary

  • The penalties for placing graffiti on the property of another person are increased. The minimum criminal penalty for placing graffiti on another person's property is increased to a gross misdemeanor, even if the amount of damage is less than $50.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6115), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 1996
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 1996
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 7, 1996
  4. Passed HouseFeb 27, 1996
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 7, 1996
Prime sponsor
R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27)
Introduced
January 8, 1996 in the Senate
Last action
March 7, 1996
Session law
Chapter 35, Laws of 1996

Sponsors

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 7, 1996
Version voted on: SB 6115
48 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican23100
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

February 27, 1996
Version voted on: SB 6115
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat36000
Republican62000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

History

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SB 6115 in other sessions

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