1997 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 55

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure Prior Year Introduction As: SB 58/95 - JPR Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 32
Sponsored By:
Delegate M. Burns
Entitled:
First Degree Murder - Death Penalty - Controlled Dangerous Substances

Synopsis:

Expanding the list of aggravating circumstances that may be considered by a judge or jury when determining whether to impose a sentence of death on a person who has been convicted of first degree murder to include a murder that is committed in the course of committing, attempting to commit, or conspiring to commit designated controlled dangerous substances offenses.

Legislative History

House Action
10/21
Pre-filed
1/8
First Reading Judiciary
1/15
Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.
2/17
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES -see also- DRUGS
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES
DEATH PENALTY
DRUGS -see also-CONTROLLED DANG.SUBST.;DRUNK & DRUGGED DRIVG
MURDER
SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 413 , 413 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)