1996-04-09                     Senate Journal                      Page 3092
SB 52                                                                        
The Rules Committee considered SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR                          
SENATE BILL NO. 52 An Act authorizing capital punishment,                      
classifying murder in the first degree as a capital felony, and                
establishing sentencing procedures for capital felonies; authorizing an        
advisory vote on instituting capital punishment; and providing for an          
effective date.  Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators          
Pearce, Sharp.  Signing no recommendation: Senators Duncan, Salo.              
                                                                               
The bill is on today's calendar.