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Lawmakers mull Kansas death penalty reform in sentencing bill
The Kansas House tentatively approved a bill to reform sentencing guidelines while rejecting a narrowly framed death penalty amendment. The measure would push determinant sentences for violent crimes, with juries not allowed to impose death except under specific conditions. The debate stressed deterrence, fairness, and past cases such as the Clutter murders, with opposition citing potential increases in state violence.
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Kerry Patrick
R-Leawood
Sion. Lawrence
House
Patrick
Texas
Florida
Gary Blumenthal
D-Merriam
Ruby Gilbert
Dwichita
Herbert Clutter
Clutter
Finney County
Kansas
Gayle Mollenkamp
Russell Springs
John Solbach
D-Lawrence
House Judiciary Committee