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HB296: Death penalty; moratorium on executions.
Chief Patron
Del.
Frank Hargrove (R-55)
Frank Hargrove
(R-55)
Glen Allen, VA
Served: 1982–
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Status
02/12/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee
Summary
Death penalty; moratorium on executions. Provides that the Commonwealth shall not conduct executions of prisoners sentenced to death for a period of five years. All other matters of law relating to the death penalty, such as bringing and trying capital charges, sentencing proceedings, imposition of a death sentence, appeals and habeas review are not affected by the bill.
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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/22/2008, 01/22/2008, 01/24/2008, 01/24/2008, 01/28/2008 and 02/12/2008.
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