2007 Senate Bill 565 / 2008 Public Act 10

Include shipping containers in crime of breaking and entering

Introduced in the Senate

June 5, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Jud Gilbert (R-25)

To establish that breaking and entering into a shipping container is considered the same offence as breaking and entering into a building or other structure with the intent of stealing.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 14, 2007

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 18, 2007

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 19, 2007

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 19, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 7, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 14, 2008

Amendment offered

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

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

To establish that breaking and entering into a shipping container is considered the same offence as breaking and entering into a building or other structure with the intent of stealing.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 19, 2008

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Feb. 29, 2008