HB 147 (2005): relative to the death penalty.

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HB 147 (2005)

relative to the death penalty.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 35

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2005 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 15, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 9–6. On March 23, 2005 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 285–74. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 28, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 16–8 and ordered it to a third reading. On April 28, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 5, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 16, 2005, making it Chapter 35 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 15, 2005, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, - 4:00 RM204,LOB
  • April 19, 2005, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • March 23, 2005, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP — yeas 285, nays 74, passed
  • April 28, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 16, nays 8, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2005: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • February 15, 2005: Hearing Feb 15 2:00 - 4:00 RM204,LOB
  • February 15, 2005: Continued Hearing Feb 15 6:00 - 7:00 RM204,LOB
  • February 24, 2005: Maj Report OTP for Mar 23 (vote 9-6;Reg)
  • March 23, 2005: Passed RC(285-74)
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 19, 2005: Hearing; April 19, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 2:00 p.m.; SC15
  • April 20, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/28/05]; SC17
  • April 28, 2005: Ought to Pass, RC 16Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg
  • April 28, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 4, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 5, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 16, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/16/2005 Eff: 1/1/2006 Chap: 0035

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