The New Mexico Legislature has voted to repeal the death penalty.Technorati Tags: death penalty, capital punishment, new mexico
The bill now goes to Gov. Bill Richardson, who opposed repeal in the past, but says he would consider signing it.
The Senate voted 24-18 on Friday in favor of the bill, which replaces capital punishment with a sentence of life-without parole.
The Associated Press: New Mexico Legislature repeals death penalty
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