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SB236Introduced in the Senate

Tampering with telecommunication or electric wires and providing a penalty.

Failed

Introduced by Jesse James, District 23

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Official description

An Act to amend 941.40 (1), 941.40 (2), 941.40 (3) and 941.40 (4) (b) of the statutes; Relating to: tampering with telecommunication or electric wires and providing a penalty.

Where it stands

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

March 23, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced

  2. Read first time and referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

  3. Public hearing held

  4. Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senator James

  5. Executive action taken

  6. Report adoption of Senate Amendment 1 recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 8, Noes 0

  7. Report passage as amended recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 8, Noes 0

  8. Available for scheduling

  9. Representative O'Connor added as a cosponsor

  10. Placed on calendar 6-18-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)

  11. Laid on table

  12. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

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