2007 Senate Bill 358

Create tampering with public safety equipment crime

Introduced in the Senate

March 20, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Wayne Kuipers (R-30)

To authorize penalties ranging from 93 days to 15 years in prison for a person who tampers with or takes public safety equipment, including emergency medical care, fire, or communications items, with penalties varying based on whether anyone is injured or killed as a result.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 16, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 17, 2007

Amendment offered

To establish a new date on which the bill will go into effect if passed.

The amendment passed by voice vote

May 22, 2007

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 22, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 12, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.