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2011 Senate Bill 5154: Expanding provisions for vehicle prowling
Introduced by Sen. Nick Harper (Everett) (D) on January 17, 2011
To provide that vehicle prowling in the second degree is a class C felony ifthe person has two or more prior convictions under this section or a comparable offense under a municipal code provision of any city or town. Currently, this offense is a gross demeanor. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on January 17, 2011
Substitute offered in the Senate on February 3, 2011
To clarify that upon conviction of a third or subsequent offense of vehicle prowling in the second degree, it is a class C felony.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 3, 2011
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 3, 2011
Provides that vehicle prowling in the second degree is a class C felony upon conviction of a third or subsequent offense of vehicle prowling in the second degree.
Received in the House on March 4, 2011
Referred to the House Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Committee on March 4, 2011
Received in the Senate on January 9, 2012
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 11, 2012
Amendment offered by Sen. Adam Kline (Seattle) (D) on February 14, 2012
Makes technical corrections to the underlying bill.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 14, 2012
Designates a conviction of vehicle prowling in the second degree as a class C felony, rather than a gross misdemeanor, if the person has two or more prior convictions for vehicle prowling in the second degree. It is ranked at level V on the
sentencing grid (six to 12 months for a first felony offense) and/or a $10,000 fine.
Received in the House on February 16, 2012
Referred to the House Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Committee on February 16, 2012