23. HB 498 3rd Reading

POSITION
Oppose
House Record Vote: 886

Final Passage; May 15, 2009 Record Vote #886 (Journal Page 3471): 87 Yeas, 51 Nays, 2 PNV


YCT Nay. HB 498 established an advisory panel to assist with a study regarding the prevention of wrongful convictions. Juries are the best means to a fair criminal justice system. Such a commission politicizes our criminal justice system and casts doubt on juries.  

POSITION
Oppose
Vote Breakdown:
  • Favor
  • Oppose
  • Absent
  • Speaker
  • Chair
  • Absent, Excused
  • Present, not voting
  • Not Applicable
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