2005 Senate Bill 816 / 2006 Public Act 233

Create marine safety device tampering crime

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 19, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Wayne Kuipers (R-30)

To place in statute a new crime of unlawfully using or tampering with a marine safety device owned by a government, such as life preservers, safety harnesses, ladders, lines, and throw rings, and establish a penalty of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine if the action results in the death of another.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 8, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 15, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that requires that the the theft or tampering with a marine safety devise would qualify for the proposed penalties if the action is the "proximate cause" of the death or injury of another.

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 16, 2006

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To place in statute a new crime of unlawfully using or tampering with a marine safety device owned by a government, such as life preservers, safety harnesses, ladders, lines, and throw rings, and establish a penalty of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine if the action is the "proximate cause" in the death of another person.

Received in the House

March 16, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 17, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 7, 2006

Amendment offered

To establish that if passed the bill will go into effect on July 1, 2006.

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 8, 2006

Passed in the House 100 to 0 (details)

To place in statute a new crime of unlawfully using or tampering with a marine safety device owned by a government, such as life preservers, safety harnesses, ladders, lines, and throw rings, and establish a penalty of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine if the action is the "proximate cause" in the death of another person.

Motion by Rep. Dave Hildenbrand (R-86)

To give the bill immediate effect.

The motion passed 100 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 13, 2006

June 15, 2006

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 24, 2006