SB 1237 - Bartle, Matt
Makes it unlawful to obstruct a securities investigation
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
4273S.01I
Title
SB 1237
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
S319
Effective Date
August 28, 2004
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 1237 - This act makes it unlawful for a person to interfere or obstruct a securities investigation. A person who willfully obstructs such an investigation shall be fined not more than $1 million or imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or both. The Commissioner of Securities is given authority to investigate allegations of obstruction, to seek civil enforcement of any violation, to seek administrative enforcement of any violation and to promulgate rules to carry out the provisions of this act.
The provisions of this act are similar to the TAT version of HB 1617 (2004).
JIM ERTLE