HB 512 (2009): establishing a temporary moratorium on executions and establishing a commission to study the death penalty in New Hampshire.

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HB 512 (2009)

establishing a temporary moratorium on executions and establishing a commission to study the death penalty in New Hampshire.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 12, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–2 to recommend that the House kill it. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2009, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 12, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 10, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/10/2009 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 12, 2009: Executive Session: 3/12/2009 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 12, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 24 CC (vote 13-2)
  • March 24, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Related Bills

  • HB 1180 (2008): relative to the definitions of “law enforcement officer” and “judicial officer” under the capital murder law and establishing a commission to study the death penalty in New Hampshire.

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