SENATE AMENDMENT

    Bill No. CS for SB 1448

    Amendment No.    

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11  Senator Mitchell moved the following amendment:

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13         Senate Amendment 

14         On page 2, line 31, to page 3, line 7, delete those

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17  and insert:  the jury, to determine the applicability of

18  subsection (2) before conducting sentencing proceedings under

19  s. 921.141 or s. 921.142. If the court determines that the

20  defendant has demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence

21  that a sentence of death may not be imposed pursuant to

22  subsection (2), the court shall enter a written order that

23  sets forth with specificity its findings in support of its

24  determination.

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