SCA 2
Governor: pardons and commutations.
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Two Thirds
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Public Safety
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Bill overview
This proposed constitutional amendment would restrict the Governor’s power to grant pardons or commutations to close family members. Specifically, it would prevent the Governor from granting these actions to themselves, their spouse, parents, children, siblings, and other relatives. The amendment also includes provisions regarding parole decisions and reporting requirements to the legislature. The bill ultimately failed to pass.
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