The new law spells out in greater detail the procedures the state must follow in carrying out executions. It says the state must use a lethal dose of a barbiturate but leaves it up to the Department of Correction to determine which one.
The legislation came up after the Arkansas Supreme Court struck down the state's 2009 lethal injection law last year.
The new law means Arkansas could potentially resume capital punishment, but court challenges may further delay the state from executing a prisoner for the first time since 2005.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:49 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:49:41 GMT
NORTH LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - It's a day many students look forward to---walking the stage after years of hard work. But some students say it's a bitter sweet day since one of their classmates won't be makingMore >>
NORTH LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - It's a day many students look forward to---walking the stage after years of hard work. But some students say it's a bitter sweet day since one of their classmates won't be makingMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:43 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:43:03 GMT
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe said he hopes to name a replacement in the next several days for the state treasurer, who resigned over accusations she took cash bribes from a bond broker.More >>
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe said he hopes to name a replacement in the next several days for the state treasurer, who resigned over accusations she took cash bribes from a bond broker.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:30 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:30:27 GMT
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration Tuesday threatened to veto legislation pending before the House that would allow construction of the Keystone XL pipeline without presidential approval.More >>
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration Tuesday threatened to veto legislation pending before the House that would allow construction of the Keystone XL pipeline without presidential approval.More >>
