Honorable Terry Keel, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB431 by Dutton (Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence in capital cases in which the state seeks the death penalty.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure regarding what evidence and testimony would be admissable in a capital case in which the state seeks the death penalty.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.