2005 Senate Bill 455 / 2006 Public Act 574

Increase penalties for embezzling from charities

Introduced in the Senate

May 3, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Valde Garcia (R-22)

To establish sentencing guidelines for the penalties proposed by Senate Bill 454 of embezzling from a charitable organization.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 6, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 7, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that also auhorizes higher penalties for embezzlement committed against a senior citizen or vulnerable person, and which raises the maximum proposed penalties.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 12, 2006

Amendment offered by Sen. Valde Garcia (R-22)

To clarify the definition of "charitable organization" in the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 12, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 29, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 14, 2006

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To establish sentencing guidelines for the penalties proposed by Senate Bill 454 of embezzling from a charitable organization.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 30, 2006