2007 House Bill 5361 / 2008 Public Act 413

Increase penalty for tampering with utility equipment

Introduced in the House

Oct. 24, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Chuck Moss (R-40)

To increase the penalty for tampering with utility equipment to up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine, and specifically extend it to stealing equipment (including copper wires).

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 12, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

May 27, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Investigations

Dec. 4, 2008

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

Amendment offered by Rep. Chuck Moss (R-40)

To clarify the date the bill goes into effect.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 10, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 18, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To increase the penalty for tampering with utility equipment to up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine, and specifically extend it to stealing equipment (including copper wires).

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008