SB 513 (2004): relative to the death penalty.

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SB 513 (2004)

relative to the death penalty.

  • Status: Vetoed, override failed
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 19, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 19, 2004 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House make no recommendation on a tied vote, 8–8, which carries no majority. On April 22, 2004 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 272–72. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on May 10, 2004. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On June 17, 2004 the Senate voted 11–13 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 201-203
  • March 24, 2004, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • February 19, 2004, Senate: Ought to pass Sen Barnes/Sen. Prescott — yeas 12, nays 11, passed
  • April 22, 2004, House: REP PILLIOD: OTP — yeas 272, nays 72, passed
  • June 17, 2004, Senate: Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto - shall the bill become law? — yeas 11, nays 13, failed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 9, 2004: Hearing; February 9, 2004, Rooms 201-203, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC3
  • February 12, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/19/04]; SC7
  • February 19, 2004: Ought to Pass, RC 12Y-11N; OT3rdg
  • February 19, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • February 19, 2004: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • March 24, 2004: Hearing Mar 24 11:00 RM204,LOB
  • April 7, 2004: Maj Report Without Recommendation for Apr 22 <vote 8-8>(Reg)
  • April 22, 2004: Rep Pilliod moved OTP, Passed RC(272-72)
  • April 29, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 29, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 10, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor [05/10/04]
  • June 17, 2004: Notwithstanding the Governors Veto Shall the Bill Become Law
  • June 17, 2004: 2/3 nec. RC 11Y-13N, Veto Sustained

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