2005 Senate Bill 686 / Public Act 305

Create critical infrastructure trespass crime

Introduced in the Senate

June 30, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Patricia Birkholz (R-24)

To establish a new crime of trespass upon a critical infrastructure, defined as power plants, waterworks, chemical plants, refineries, transportation facilities, fuel storage sites, etc. Violation would be a felony punishable by up to four years in prison.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 2, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 9, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 10, 2005

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 10, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 7, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 13, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To establish a new crime of trespass upon a critical infrastructure, defined as power plants, waterworks, chemical plants, refineries, transportation facilities, fuel storage sites, etc. Violation would be a felony punishable by up to four years in prison.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 13, 2005

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 20, 2005