HOUSE BILL 92

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.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

8/15

Pre-filed

1/14

First Reading Judiciary

1/8

Hearing 1/22 at 10:30 a.m.

2/23

Favorable Report by Judiciary

2/24

Favorable Report Adopted

Second Reading Passed

2/27

Third Reading Passed (136-0)

Senate Action

3/2

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

3/25

Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.

4/10

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

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 (PDF), Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered

Roll Call Vote (Legislative date is shown):

House

February 27, 1998: Third Reading Passed (136-0)