HB 1552-FN (2016): extending the penalty of death to acts of terrorism and civil rights offenses.
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HB 1552-FN (2016)
extending the penalty of death to acts of terrorism and civil rights offenses.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 and March 2, 2016. The committee voted 11–4 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 10, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jack Flanagan (R - Hills 26) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 19, 2016, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- March 1, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- March 2, 2016, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- March 10, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- February 15, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/15/2016 03:00 PM LOB 204
- February 19, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/19/2016 03:00 PM LOB 204
- March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 10:00 AM LOB 204
- March 2, 2016: Executive Session: 03/02/2016 09:00 AM LOB 204
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 11-4; RC)
- March 10, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/10/2016