2007 Senate Bill 954

Increase war memorial vandalism penalties

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 5, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Randy Richardville (R-17)

To authorize penalties for the destruction or mutilation of a war memorial or monument of up to five years in prison, or $10,000 or triple the cost of the damage, whichever is greater.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Jan. 30, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

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

Jan. 31, 2008

Amendment offered by Sen. Michael Switalski (D-10)

To also add to the proposed penalties up to 200 hours of community service in a veterans home or for a veterans service organization.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To authorize penalties for the destruction or mutilation of a war memorial or monument of up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000 or triple the cost of the damage, whichever is greater, and a requirement to perform up to 200 hours of community service in a veterans home or for a veterans service organization.

Received in the House

Jan. 31, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary