LLOW DEATH PENALTY

FOR FIRST DEGREE MURDER

House Joint Resolution W

Sponsor:  Rep. Larry Julian

Committee:  Regulatory Reform

Complete to 3-8-04

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION “W” AS INTRODUCED 2-19-04

Article IV, Section 46, of the Michigan State Constitution says, “No law shall be enacted for the penalty of death.”  House Joint Resolution W would amend the constitution to add “except for first degree murder.”  The resolution would require the legislature to provide by law for the implementation of the death penalty.

The proposed constitutional amendment would be put before the voters at the next general election.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Chris Couch 

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.