A bill to mandate a study of possible racial bias...
A bill to mandate a study of possible racial bias in the state's application of the death penalty was defeated
A bill to mandate a study of possible racial bias in the state's application of the death penalty was defeated. Over 76% of the death row population is African-American, one of the highest rates in the country. Bills to require the Governor to give notice of commutations and to expand the list of aggravating circumstances were defeated.