2008 House Bill 106 (Increase penalties relating to theft of scrap metal)

Public Act 83 of 2008

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Introduced by Rep. Mitchel "Mike" B. Denham, Jr. (D) on January 8, 2008, to increase regulation of the purchase of scrap metal and increase criminal penalties relating to the theft of scrap metal.
- Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on January 10, 2008.
- Reported in the House on March 5, 2008, favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar.
- Substitute offered in the House on March 5, 2008, to loosen several of the bill's mandates on businesses and allow local governments to have ordinances which are stricter than state law but which include all the elements of the state law.
- The substitute passed in the House by voice vote on March 14, 2008.
- Amendment offered by Rep. Jeffrey Hoover (R) on March 12, 2008, to specifically exempt ferrous metals from the bill.
- The amendment passed in the House by voice vote on March 14, 2008.
Passed in the House (91 to 0) on March 14, 2008. [Vote Details and Comments]
Received in the Senate on March 17, 2008.
- Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 25, 2008.
- Reported in the Senate on March 27, 2008, favorably, to Rules as a Consent Bill .
- Substitute offered in the Senate on March 27, 2008, to prohibit the sale of beer kegs to recyclers or dealers in scrap metals except by the originating brewery, with a $1,000 fine for a violation.
- The substitute passed in the Senate by voice vote on April 2, 2008.
Passed in the Senate (37 to 0) on April 2, 2008, to increase regulation of the purchase of scrap metal and increase criminal penalties relating to the theft of scrap metal. [Vote Details and Comments]
Received in the House on April 2, 2008.
- Referred to the House Rules Committee on April 2, 2008.
Passed in the House (93 to 0) on April 2, 2008, to increase regulation of the purchase of scrap metal and increase criminal penalties relating to the theft of scrap metal. [Vote Details and Comments]
Signed by Gov. Steve Beshear on April 11, 2008.

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1) regulate [by Anonymous Citizen on August 18, 2008]
The problem with metal theft is growing. Now targets are including churches, gravestones, memorials. The only solution is to highly regulate the market and encourage other states to follow suit. Make license required for the sellers also. Make the seller licesne more that a minute amount. Make it harder for shady indiviuals to suceed in the market.
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2) overregulation [by Anonymous Citizen on March 27, 2008]
the scrap metal industry is a multi-billion dollar industry in kentucky. Stolen scrap metal accounts for less than one percent of metal sold in Kentucky. Overregulation will only force out small businesses, create blackmarkets and move revenue to other states.
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3) Ya think? [by Anonymous Citizen on March 6, 2008]
I know you boys don't stay up with reality much but this is not rocket science. There is an epidemic of theft of wiring, piping, etc. This can and should be easily resolved. When you dry up the cash (i.e. buyer) you stop the theft. Photo and ID everyone of these dirtbags that try to sell this stuff.
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