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BILL · 1999–00 SESSION

SB 5118: Motor vehicle theft

Increasing penalties for taking a motor vehicle without permission.

Summary

  • The penalties for taking a motor vehicle without permission are increased to a class B felony with a maximum sentence of 10 years. The seriousness level is raised to a level "II" for a standard range of 0-90 days for a first-time offender.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5118), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 1999
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Michael Heavey (D-34)
Introduced
January 13, 1999 in the Senate
Last action
January 10, 2000
Companion bill
HB 1255
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Michael Heavey (D-34)

8 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Pam Roach R-31Bob McCaslin R-4Sid Snyder D-19Dino Rossi R-5Calvin Goings D-25Senator D-35Bob Oke R-26Jeralita "Jeri" Costa D-38

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.

SB 5118 in other sessions

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