Bill Lee: “It is with a heavy heart that I rise today in memory and in honor of Congressman Don Payne, a brilliant leader...”

I will seek an independent investigation and pause all executions for the rest of 2026.

I have ordered a pause on all executions for the remainder of the year.

It’s exactly why we will have a thorough, comprehensive review of what happened, so that we can know the answers that so many people want.

The people of our state deserve to have those questions answered. And that’s what this investigation’s for.