Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1507 by Hinojosa (Relating to the sentencing procedure in capital felony cases.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure as it relates to the sentencing procedure in capital felony cases. The bill would require a jury to make additional special findings before assessing capital punishment.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.