SB 477-FN (1998): relative to capital murder.

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SB 477-FN (1998)

relative to capital murder.

  • Status: Passed one chamber
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 1998. On March 12, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 14–10.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Francoeur (SD14) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. D. Wheeler (SD11)
  • Sen. Barnes (SD17)
  • Sen. Johnson (SD3)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 1998, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103, ST HOUSE

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ1,P14
  • January 15, 1998: //CANCELLED//HEARING JAN28 10:30 RM103,ST HOUSE FOR: JUD
  • February 18, 1998: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB18 10:30 RM103, ST HOUSE FOR: JUD
  • March 10, 1998: SPLIT COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR12 (VOTE 4-4)
  • March 10, 1998: SPLIT COMM REPORT ITL
  • March 10, 1998: SPLIT COMM PROP AM<1001>(NEW TITLE); SC16,P9-11
  • March 12, 1998: AM<1001>, AA RC(14-10); PASSED WITH AM RC(14-10); SJ6,P124-126 + + 146
  • March 19, 1998: INTRODUCTION TO HOUSE FAILS 2/3 DIV(130-138); HJ27,P1301

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