HB 557 (2009): requiring the attorney general to request a life sentence instead of the death penalty in certain circumstances.

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HB 557 (2009)

requiring the attorney general to request a life sentence instead of the death penalty in certain circumstances.

  • 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 16–2 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, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 210-211
  • 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 1:30 PM LOB 210-211 (Orig 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 16-2)
  • March 24, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

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