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Senate advances sentencing changes for first-degree murder after sponsor cites victims’ concerns
Utah Senate · February 27, 2006
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Summary
House Bill 102, tied in debate to the Lori Hacking case, would raise the minimum term for first-degree murder and add aggravating factors including drive-by shootings and breaches of trust; the Senate read it for the third time and it will proceed to the third-reading calendar.
House Bill 102, described on the floor as the "Lori Hacking bill," was presented by Senator Thomas on Feb. 24 as a response to perceived anomalies in Utah's indeterminate sentencing system for first‑degree murder.
Thomas said current…
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