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Bill 070914

Amending Chapter 10-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Ethnic Intimidation And Institutional Vandalism," by adding a section prohibiting the display of symbols of racial animus, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Oct 25, 2007Committee on Licenses and InspectionsOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember ClarkeCouncilmember Clarke

From the floor

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  1. “…. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 070914.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, December 13, 2007 · Dec 13, 2007 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…ladelphia Code, entitled 'Sale of Spray Paint Containers, Indelible Markers and Etching Acid'"; and Bill No. 070914, an ordinance 10-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Ethnic Intimidation and Institutional Vandalism," by adding a section prohibiting the display of symbols of racial animus, under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bil…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 6, 2007 · Dec 6, 2007 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “And Bill No. 070914, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Ethnic Intimidation and Institutional Vandalism."”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 6, 2007 · Dec 6, 2007 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Oct 25, 2007
    Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Oct 25, 2007
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Clarke that this matter be Introduced. The motion carried unanimously.

  3. Dec 5, 2007
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  4. Dec 5, 2007
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  5. Dec 5, 2007
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  6. Dec 5, 2007
    AMENDED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  7. Dec 6, 2007
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Dec 6, 2007
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Savage that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

  9. Dec 6, 2007
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Dec 13, 2007
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Dec 13, 2007
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this matter be PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. Jan 3, 2008
    SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 10-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Ethnic Intimidation And Institutional Vandalism," by adding a section prohibiting the display of symbols of racial animus, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHIILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 10-200 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended as follows: CHAPTER 10-200. ETHNIC INTIMIDATION AND INSTITUTIONAL VANDALISM. * * * § 10-202. Prohibited Conduct. (1) No person shall commit the offense of ethnic intimidation and no person shall commit the offense of institutional vandalism. (2) No person shall display, with the intent to intimidate another person or to incite violence, in a place of employment, in a public accommodation, in a public facility, on public property or in the public right-of-way, the following symbols of virulent animus: a noose; a burning cross; or a swastika. § 10-203. Penalties. (1) The penalty for violation of any provision of this Chapter is a fine of three hundred (300) dollars, except that a violation of subsection 10-202(2) is subject to the monetary fines established for a Class III offense and imprisonment of up to ninety (90) days. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End