SB 472-FN (2010): making the commission of certain murders eligible for the death penalty.
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SB 472-FN (2010)
making the commission of certain murders eligible for the death penalty.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2009-2010
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 13, 2010 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On March 10, 2010 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a roll call 14–10.
Sponsors
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19)
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17)
- Sen. Michael Downing (R - SD22)
- Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3)
- Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11)
- Rep. William O'Brien (R - Hills 4)
- Rep. Robert Mead (R - Hills 4)
- Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R - Hills 19)
- Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 8)
- Rep. Frank Holden (R - Hills 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 2, 2010, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
Votes
- March 10, 2010, Senate: Interim Study — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
The Docket
- January 13, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- February 2, 2010: Hearing; February 2, 2010, Room 103, SH, 2:00 p.m.; SC5
- March 3, 2010: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study 3/10/10; SC10
- March 10, 2010: Refer to Interim Study, RC 14Y-10N, MA
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 147-FN (2011): making the commission of certain offenses punishable under the capital murder statute.