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 Back | 144th General Assembly
House Bill # 490 |
| Primary Sponsor: | Walls | Additional Sponsor(s): Rep. Keeley & Rep. Hudson & Sen. Henry |
| CoSponsors: | Rep. Manolakos & Sens. Ennis, Sokola |
| Introduced on : | 06/18/2008 | |
| Long Title: | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO GRAFFITI AND POSSESSION OF GRAFFITI IMPLEMENTS. |
| Synopsis: | This act increases the penalties for graffiti and possession of graffiti implements. Currently, graffiti and possession of a graffiti implements are punished by a fine, community service and restitution. This act makes graffiti a class A misdemeanor (or a Class G felony if the property damage exceeds $1500.00) and possession of graffiti implements a class B misdemeanor. These enhanced penalties are consistent with the penalties imposed for other crimes, such as criminal mischief, involving damage to the property of another. The requirements of a minimum fine, restitution for property damage and community service remain a part of the enhanced penalties.
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| Committee Reports: |
House Committee Report 06/24/08 F=0 M=6 U=0----> |
| Voting Reports: |
House vote: () Passed 6/26/08 8:41:57 PM------->
Senate vote: () Passed 7/1/08 3:25:27 AM-------> |
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Actions History:
| Jul 16, 2008 - Signed by Governor
Jul 01, 2008 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 16 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 5 ABSENT 0 VACANT
Jul 01, 2008 - Necessary rules are suspended in Senate
Jun 26, 2008 - Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 41 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT
Jun 24, 2008 - Reported Out of Committee (JUDICIARY) in House with 6 On Its Merits
Jun 18, 2008 - Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
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