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SB 3539 - Abolishing the Death Penalty - Illinois Key Vote

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Title: Abolishing the Death Penalty

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that abolishes the death penalty in Illinois.

Highlights:

  • Abolishes the death penalty in Illinois (Sec. 10).
  • Appropriates unspent funds from the Capital Litigation Trust Fund to the Death Penalty Abolition Fund (Sec. 10).
  • Specifies that funds from the Death Penalty Abolition Fund be used for services for the families of victims of homicide and for the training of law enforcement personnel (Sec. 10).
  • This act is effective July 1, 2011.

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See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Abolishing the Death Penalty

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that abolishes the death penalty in Illinois.

Highlights:

  • Abolishes the death penalty in Illinois (Sec. 10).
  • Appropriates unspent funds from the Capital Litigation Trust Fund to the Death Penalty Abolition Fund (Sec. 10).
  • Specifies that funds from the Death Penalty Abolition Fund be used for services for the families of victims of homicide and for the training of law enforcement personnel (Sec. 10).
  • This act is effective July 1, 2011.

Full Bill Text

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