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HB 5011 — Commission on Capital Cases
by Appropriations Committee and Rep. Grimsley
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Budget Committee (BC)
The bill provides for the following:
- Repeals the Commission on Capital Cases from s. 27.709, F.S.
- Requires the executive director of the Justice Administrative Commission to maintain the registry of capital collateral qualified attorneys.
- Requires the executive director of the Justice Administrative Commission to request additional attorneys to add to the registry when fewer than 50 attorneys are listed statewide on the registry.
If approved by the Governor, these provisions take effect July 1, 2011.
Vote: Senate 27-12; House 82-37