PENALTIES FOR STEALING GASOLINE - H.B. 5164 (H-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS
House Bill 5164 (Substitute H-1 as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Representative Sandra Caul
House Committee: Transportation
Senate Committee: Transportation and Tourism
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to increase the period a driver's or chauffeur's license must be suspended for persons convicted of stealing or attempting to steal motor vehicle fuel by pumping the fuel into a motor vehicle.
Currently, the Secretary of State is required to suspend a person's license for 90 days for a violation of the Michigan Penal Code's provisions prohibiting the theft of motor vehicle fuel by pumping fuel into a motor vehicle (MCL 750.367c). The bill would require the Secretary of State, for a violation of this provision, to suspend a person's license for the following period: six months, if the person had no prior conviction for this offense within seven years; or, one year, if the person had one or more convictions for this offense within seven years.
MCL 257.319 - Legislative Analyst: L. Arasim
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 5-17-00 - Fiscal Analyst: E. LimbsFloor\hb5164 - Bill Analysis @ http://www.state.mi.us/sfa
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.