BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5740

SB 5740: Catalytic converter theft

Deterring catalytic converter theft.

Summary

Prohibits scrap metal businesses who do not also maintain a valid scrap processor or vehicle wrecker license from engaging in transaction involving catalytic converters that have been removed from vehicles.
Provides criteria for the Department of Licensing to deny, suspend or revoke the license of a hulk hauler or scrap processor and to impose a fine for each violation.
Creates the felony crimes of trafficking in catalytic converters in the first and second degree.
Creates a gross misdemeanor crime for selling or offering for sale catalytic converters that have been removed from vehicles without proper identifying markings.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to deterring catalytic converter theft;

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

Jan 8, 2024By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5740)
Jan 8, 2024By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 29, 2023Referred to Transportation. (SSB 5740)
Mar 29, 2023Referred to Transportation.
Mar 28, 2023And refer to Transportation. (SSB 5740)
Mar 28, 2023LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5740)
Mar 28, 2023Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5740)
Mar 28, 2023Minority; do not pass.
Mar 28, 2023LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Mar 28, 2023And refer to Transportation.
Feb 13, 2023First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

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