Bad checks; attorneys for State to establish programs that allow persons to avoid prosecution. (SB364)
Introduced By
Sen. John Watkins (R-Midlothian)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
✓ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Worthless check program. Authorizes attorneys for the Commonwealth to establish programs that allow persons who write bad checks to avoid prosecution if they pay full restitution to the victim, attend an educational program, and pay all fines and costs. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
---|---|
01/08/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 081514348 |
01/08/2008 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/11/2008 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal |
01/30/2008 | Reported from Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/01/2008 | Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/04/2008 | Read second time and engrossed |
02/05/2008 | Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/05/2008 | Communicated to House |
02/12/2008 | Placed on Calendar |
02/12/2008 | Read first time |
02/12/2008 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
02/14/2008 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal |
02/29/2008 | Continued to 2009 in Courts of Justice |
12/01/2008 | Tabled in Courts of Justice (7-Y 5-N) (see vote tally) |