BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 1394

HB 1394: Execution witnesses

Concerning the witnesses of an execution.

Summary

  • The number of media representatives is set at five. Additional media may be selected if more space is available after selection of the witnesses from all other categories.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 1394), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 7, 1997
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
John Blalock (D-33)
Introduced
January 24, 1997 in the House
Last action
January 15, 1998
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: John Blalock (D-33)

4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 7, 1997
Version voted on: EHB 1394
91 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat37401
Republican54002
How each member voted

Yea (91)

Nay (4)

Excused (3)

History

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HB 1394 in other sessions

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