BILL · 2011–12 SESSION
HB 2754: DNA evidence/death penalty
Requiring DNA evidence prior to the imposition of the death penalty.
Summary
- Establishes the DNA testing act. Prohibits the state from imposing the death penalty upon any person convicted of aggravated first degree murder unless DNA evidence is introduced and assists in the person's conviction.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 31, 2012
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Senator (D-22)
- Introduced
- January 31, 2012 in the House
- Last action
- April 11, 2012
AN ACT Relating to requiring DNA evidence prior to the imposition of the death penalty;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Senator (D-22)
4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Judiciary.
HB 2754 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2754 (2019–20) Suicide and addiction crisis
- HB 2754 (2017–18) Aircraft fuel tax distrib.
- HB 2754 (2015–16) Abortions/grant restriction
- HB 2754 (2013–14) Gambling commission/fees
- HB 2754 (2009–10) Voluntary retirement accts
- HB 2754 (2007–08) Housing developers/tax
- HB 2754 (2005–06) Veterans innovations program
- HB 2754 (2003–04) Sexual abuse of children