Did Procedural Mix-Up Cause Anti-Death Penalty Bill to “Die” in Legislature?
There was so much hype about this proposed legislation which would replace the death penalty with life in prison.
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House Legislator Introduces Bill That Would Repeal Washington State’s Death Penalty
Following the introduction of a bill that would do away with Death Row, the House Judiciary Committee this week has heard testimony on both sides about this bill.
Bill Introduced to Abolish Death Penalty in Washington
Two measures, House Bill 1739 and Senate Bill 5639, would replace the death penalty with life in prison without possibility of parole. It would also require the defendant to work in prison with the money generated being given as restitution towards the victim's families.
Washington State AG Weighs In on Death Penalty Moratorium
Shortly after Gov. Jay Inslee announced executions on Washington's Death Row would be delayed indefinitely, Attorney General Bob Ferguson released a statement.
Does the Death Penalty Reduce Crime? Murders? Decide For Yourself
With one moratorium, and stroke of a pen, Gov. Inslee just made the Death Penalty a HOT BUTTON issue in Washington state.
Gov. Inslee Suspends Death Penalty in Washington – Breaking News!
It's official called a moratorium in his news release.