2001 Senate Bill 411 / Public Act 156

Introduced in the Senate

April 19, 2001

Introduced by Sen. Gary Peters (D-14)

To increase the felony threshold for various offenses in which money or property is illegally obtained, and establish graduated sanctions based upon the amount of money or value of property involved, and the defendant's prior record. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 402 to 411.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 9, 2001

Substitute offered

To adopt a version of the bill recommended by the committee which reported it to the full Senate.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 10, 2001

Amendment offered by Sen. Walter North (R-37)

To update the reference in the law to conform with new laws passed prohibiting the disturbance of human remains found on shipwrecks.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To increase felony and misdemeanor thresholds for various offenses in which money or property is illegally obtained, and establish graduated sanctions based upon the amount of money or value of property involved, and the defendant's prior record. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 402 to 411. It amends the natural resources and environmental protection act.

Received in the House

May 10, 2001

Sept. 26, 2001

Substitute offered

To recommend modifications to language contained in the bill resulting from committee testimony and deliberation.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Jennifer Faunce (R-29)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Jennifer Faunce (R-29)

To move back the date the bill goes into effect.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Jennifer Faunce (R-29)

To adopt a technical change which clarifies a sentencing guideline contained in the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Oct. 10, 2001

Passed in the House 100 to 0 (details)

To increase felony and misdemeanor thresholds for various offenses in which money or property is illegally obtained, and establish graduated sanctions based upon the amount of money or value of property involved, and the defendant's prior record. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 402 to 411. It provides sentencing guidelines for certain crimes contained in the natural resources and environmental protection act.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 10, 2001

Oct. 16, 2001

Passed in the Senate 33 to 0 (details)

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

Received in the House

Oct. 16, 2001

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Nov. 5, 2001