1999 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 718

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Sponsored By:
Delegates Redmer, Ports, Klausmeier, Hammen, DeCarlo, and Minnick
Entitled:
Theft - Penalties

Synopsis:

Increasing the maximum fine from $1,000 to $50,000 for theft where the property or services that was the subject of the theft has a value of $300 or greater.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/12
First Reading Judiciary
2/16
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
3/15
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Alfred W. Redmer, Jr., District 8
Delegate Diane DeCarlo, District 6
Delegate Peter A. Hammen, District 46
Delegate Katherine Klausmeier, District 8
Delegate Joseph J. Minnick, District 7
Delegate James F. Ports, Jr., District 8
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES
FINES
PENALTIES
THEFT -see also- SHOPLIFTING
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 342 )

Documents:

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

Amendments: None offered