anyone convicted of murder in the death of a child younger...
anyone convicted of murder in the death of a child younger than 14 would be eligible for the death penalty under House Bill 228 that passed 23-0 the Senate and will now be sent to the governor for his approval.
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anyone convicted of murder in the death of a child younger than 14 would be eligible for the death penalty under House Bill 228 that passed 23-0 the Senate and will now be sent to the governor for his approval.
Republican Gov. Jon Huntsman has said he supports the continued use of the death penalty, but hasn't decided whether it should be expanded.
The bill passed the House unanimously on Feb. 6 (see).
The bill's sponsor is Rep. Carl Wimmer, R-Herriman.
Republican Gov. Jon Huntsman has said he supports the continued use of the death penalty, but hasn't decided whether it should be expanded.
The bill passed the House unanimously on Feb. 6 (see).
The bill's sponsor is Rep. Carl Wimmer, R-Herriman.
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- (Sources: KUTV News, 23/02/2007)
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