2010 Senate Bill 1311 / Public Act 129

Establish stolen utility service provisions

Introduced in the Senate

April 29, 2010

Introduced by Sen. Samuel B. Thomas (D-4)

To create a specific crime for unauthorized use of gas or electric utility service with penalties of up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 26, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 22, 2010

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 22, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

June 29, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

July 1, 2010

Amendment offered by Rep. Jeff Mayes (D-96)

To establish a new date on which the bill will go into effect if passed.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 99 to 7 (details)

To create a specific crime for unauthorized use of gas or electric utility service with penalties of up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 21, 2010