HB+30


 * HB 30 Fifteen to Death Act**


 * Sponsers**: AKASUNIC(I-WV), NBARNOSKI(I-MT)

with a sentence equaling or over 15 years.
 * Purpose**: No convicted felon may be sentenced to the death penalty unless they have been charged for heinous crimes


 * Terms/Eligibility**: All criminals that are convicted.


 * Terms and Benefits**:
 * This bill will be in place as long as it is deemed positive and constitutional.
 * This bill will protect criminals from being put to death for less severe crimes, or for severe crimes under certain circumstances.
 * This bill will keep a judges' and juries' power in check by not allowing the death penalty for minor things.
 * Fiscal Impact**: Estimated total cost: $1,600,000
 * Marketing: Posters, commercials, ads etc. $600,000
 * Legal: More judges needed to enforce law (estimated $1,000,000 in salaries per year)