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NC H2022

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/25/2010

Primary Sponsor

Marilyn Avila

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the 2009 General Assembly to consider legislation that would eliminate claims that race was a significant factor in deciding to prosecute a murder as a capital case as a pretrial issue.

  • Provides that race-based claims regarding capital case prosecution decisions may still be raised during postconviction procedures.

  • Joint resolution effective upon ratification.

Legislative Description

Amend Racial Justice Act

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

5/26/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House5/26/2010

Full Bill Text

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