Introduced
by
To place in statute a new crime of unlawfully using or tampering with a marine safety device owned by a government, such as life preservers, safety harnesses, ladders, lines, and throw rings, and establish a penalty of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine if the action results in the death of another.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that requires that the the theft or tampering with a marine safety devise would qualify for the proposed penalties if the action is the "proximate cause" of the death or injury of another.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To place in statute a new crime of unlawfully using or tampering with a marine safety device owned by a government, such as life preservers, safety harnesses, ladders, lines, and throw rings, and establish a penalty of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine if the action is the "proximate cause" in the death of another person.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
To establish that if passed the bill will go into effect on July 1, 2006.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 100 to 0 (details)
To place in statute a new crime of unlawfully using or tampering with a marine safety device owned by a government, such as life preservers, safety harnesses, ladders, lines, and throw rings, and establish a penalty of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine if the action is the "proximate cause" in the death of another person.
Motion
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To give the bill immediate effect.
The motion passed 100 to 0 (details)
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
