HB 607-FN (2007): relative to the death penalty.
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HB 607-FN (2007)
relative to the death penalty.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 10–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 185–173. On March 27, 2007 the House failed “Reconsideration (Rep Wendelboe)” on a division vote 152–206.
Sponsors
- Rep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Gail Morrison (D - Belk 2)
- Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 5)
- Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 4)
- Rep. Paul McEachern (D - Rock 16)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 14, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- March 20, 2007, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- March 27, 2007, House: MAJORITY COMM REPORT: ITL — yeas 185, nays 173, passed
- March 27, 2007, House: Reconsideration (Rep Wendelboe) — yeas 152, nays 206, failed
The Docket
- January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- March 14, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/14/2007 10:00 AM LOB 204
- March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 10:30 AM LOB 204
- March 22, 2007: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for March 27 (vote 10-8; RC)
- March 22, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 27, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 185-173; HJ 30A, pg.1057-1059
- March 27, 2007: Reconsideration (Rep Wendelboe): MF DIV 152-206; HJ 30A, pg.1060