Murder: special circumstances.
This bill revises the circumstances under which a murder is considered especially heinous or reprehensible. It aims to clarify and modernize the legal framework for prosecuting such serious crimes.
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SB 32 — Murder: special circumstances.
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 1995-1996 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
SB 32 updates the legal definition of special circumstances in murder cases.
This bill revises the circumstances under which a murder is considered especially heinous or reprehensible. It aims to clarify and modernize the legal framework for prosecuting such serious crimes.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 1 removedPlain-language change summary
The new version of SB 32 has added a specific statement to clarify its intent. This change is important because it helps ensure that everyone understands the purpose of the bill, making it clearer for lawmakers and the public. Overall, the amendment strengthens the bill's focus and improves communication about its goals.
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Sponsors
- Peace · Cosponsor
- Kopp · Cosponsor
- Frusetta · Cosponsor
- Costa · Cosponsor
- Haynes · Cosponsor
- Hurtt · Cosponsor
- Johannessen · Cosponsor
- Leonard · Cosponsor
- O'Connell · Cosponsor
- Conroy · Cosponsor
- Kuykendall · Cosponsor
- Martinez · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (12)
- Peace
- Kopp
- Frusetta
- Costa
- Haynes
- Hurtt
- Johannessen
- Leonard
- O'Connell
- Conroy
- Kuykendall
- Martinez
Not signed on (110)
110 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 32?
- SB 32 is sponsored by Peace, Kopp, Frusetta, Costa, Haynes, Hurtt, Johannessen, Leonard, O'Connell, Conroy, Kuykendall, and Martinez.
- What is the current status of SB 32?
- This bill died with 1995-1996 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 32?
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