in Helena, a bill to abolish the death penalty in Montana...

in Helena, a bill to abolish the death penalty in Montana died a quick but painful death in the House Judiciary Committee when it was voted down 8-9. The bill would have abolished the death penalty in the state. Instead, the law would allow for life in prison with no option for parole. The measure went down on a mostly party-line vote, with Rep. John Ward, R-Helena voting with the Democrats in favor of the proposal. There are 2 people on death row in Montana.