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Introduced
01/11/2017
01/11/2017
In Committee
02/28/2017
02/28/2017
Crossed Over
02/28/2017
02/28/2017
Passed
Dead
04/12/2017
04/12/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
There is a current crime of tampering with equipment associated with oil or gas gathering operations. The bill includes placing another at risk of death or serious bodily injury as part of the crime and increases the penalty from a class 2 misdemeanor to a class 6 felony. .
AI Summary
This bill aims to address the issue of tampering with equipment associated with oil or gas gathering operations in Colorado. The key provisions are:
1. It expands the existing crime of tampering with such equipment to include actions that place others at risk of death or serious bodily injury.
2. It increases the penalty for this crime from a class 2 misdemeanor to a class 6 felony, with the intent of deterring future such actions.
3. The new criminal penalty does not preclude the victim from seeking any other legal remedies.
4. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2017, unless a referendum petition is filed, in which case it would be subject to voter approval in the November 2018 general election.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely (on 04/12/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb17-035 |
| BillText | http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2017A/bills/2017A_035_ren.pdf |
| BillText | http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2017A/bills/2017A_035_eng.pdf |
| BillText | http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2017A/bills/2017A_035_01.pdf |
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