Key Votes
SB 236 - Abolition of Death Penalty - Key Vote
Montana Key Votes
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Legislation - Referred to Committee (House) - Feb. 18, 2009
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (27-23) - Feb. 17, 2009 (Key vote)
Title: Abolition of Death Penalty
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that abolishes the death penalty and replaces it with a life sentence without possibility of parole.
Highlights:
-Specifies that this bill applies retroactively to offenses that occurred prior to its effective date (Sec. 43).
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - Jan. 16, 2009
Title: Abolition of Death Penalty
