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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. “Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. 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. “To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on License and Inspection, to which was referred Bill No. 070390, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, related to 'Towing,' charged for the licensure of tow trucks"; and Bill No. 070556, entitled "An ordinance amending Bill No. 040595, approved June 15, 2005, by amending Section 9-605 to prohibit…”

    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, 2007Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Oct 25, 2007Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Dec 5, 2007HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  4. Dec 5, 2007HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  5. Dec 5, 2007REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  6. Dec 5, 2007AMENDED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  7. Dec 6, 2007ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Dec 6, 2007SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Dec 6, 2007ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Dec 13, 2007READ · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Dec 13, 2007PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  12. Jan 3, 2008SIGNED · 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