2008 Senate Bill 1193 / Public Act 475

Make stealing catalytic converters a five-year felony

Introduced in the Senate

March 6, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Randy Richardville (R-17)

To include stealing catalytic converters in the law that authorizes penalties of up to five years in prison for stealing any wheel, tire, air bag, radio, stereo, clock, telephone, computer, or other electronic device from a vehicle. There has been a rash of catalytic converter thefts in the past year due to the high prices attained by the commodities they are made from.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 21, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 3, 2008

Passed in the Senate 35 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

June 3, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 9, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 18, 2008

Amendment offered

To move back the date the bill goes into effect.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 2 (details)

To include stealing catalytic converters in the law that authorizes penalties of up to five years in prison for stealing any wheel, tire, air bag, radio, stereo, clock, telephone, computer, or other electronic device from a vehicle. There has been a rash of catalytic converter thefts in the past year due to the high prices attained by the commodities they are made from.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 19, 2008

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008