BILL · 2005–06 SESSION
HB 3230: DNA/death penalty
Requiring DNA evidence to be presented prior to imposition of the death penalty.
Summary
- Prohibits the imposition of the death penalty unless DNA evidence was used in the person's conviction.
From the House Bill Analysis (HB 3230), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 26, 2006
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Chris Strow (R-10)
- Introduced
- January 26, 2006 in the House
- Last action
- January 26, 2006
AN ACT Relating to requiring DNA evidence to be presented prior to imposition of the death penalty;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Chris Strow (R-10)
4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Judiciary.
HB 3230 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 3230 (2007–08) Shoreline mgmt act notice