| Gov. Kaine Vetos Death Penalty Expansion |
TAKE ACTION! Call your legislators and encourage them to support Gov. Kaine's vetos of death penalty expansion!RICHMOND– Governor Timothy M. Kaine has vetoed several bills passed by the 2009 General Assembly. Additional action on legislation will be announced in the coming days. Legislators are scheduled to consider the Governor's actions during a reconvened session on Wednesday, April 8, 2009. Governor Kaine released information on his vetoes of the following legislation: Death Penalty SB 1069, HB 2358, SB 961, HB 2638, SB 1409 "Pursuant to Article V, Section 6, of the Constitution of Virginia, I veto Senate Bill 1069, House Bill 2358, Senate Bill 961, House Bill 2638 and Senate Bill 1409, which expand the capital murder statute to increase the number of offenders who would be eligible for capital punishment. "Virginia is already second in the nation in the number of executions we carry out. While the nature of the offenses targeted by this legislation is very serious, I do not believe that further expansion of the death penalty is necessary to protect human life." On April 8th your representatives will be voting to uphold or override these vetos. Please contact your legislator and tell them to support the vetos! Find Your Legislator By Clicking Here
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