SENATE BILL 367

Sponsored By:

Senators Ferguson, Colburn, and Jimeno

Entitled:

Death Penalty - Minimum Age and Aggravating Circumstances

Synopsis:

Lowering the minimum age of an individual who is subject to the death penalty from 18 years to 16 years; expanding the list of aggravating circumstances to include a murder that was committed in a cold-blooded and pitiless manner that exhibited utter disregard for human life; and generally relating to the death penalty.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/6

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/11

Hearing 3/3 at 1:00 p.m.

3/23

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Timothy R. Ferguson, District 4

Senator Richard F. Colburn, District 37

Senator Philip C. Jimeno, District 31

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES

DEATH PENALTY

MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; JUVENILE CAUSES; YOUTH

MURDER

SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 412 , 413 , 413 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered