1997 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 23

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Sponsored By:
Delegate Arnick
Entitled:
Theft Offenses - Penalties

Synopsis:

Increasing from $1,000 to $10,000 the maximum fine that may be imposed on a person convicted of theft where the property or services that was the subject of the theft has a value of $300 or greater.

Legislative History

House Action
7/24
Pre-filed
1/8
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 1/21 at 10:30 a.m.
2/3
Favorable Report by Judiciary
2/4
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
2/6
Third Reading Passed (127-1)
Senate Action
2/7
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
3/12
Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES
FINES
PENALTIES
THEFT
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 342 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)