Governor: pardons and commutations.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The proposal changes Section 8 of Article V to prohibit the governor from granting reprieves, pardons, or commutations to themselves, their immediate family, and other close relatives. It also adds reporting requirements and limits on pardons for repeat felony offenders. The measure would affect any governor’s use of clemency powers and increase legislative oversight.

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Vote

March 24 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 1. Noes 4. Page 3661.) Reconsideration granted. · Mar 24, 2026

Hearings

• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Mar 24, 2026
• PUBLIC SAFETY
  Senate Public Safety Committee · Mar 24, 2026

History

1. Mar 24, 2026March 24 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 1. Noes 4. Page 3661.) Reconsideration granted.
2. Mar 10, 2026Set for hearing March 24.
3. Jan 5, 2026Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and E. & C.A.
4. Feb 10, 2025Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Choi · sponsor
• Alvarado-Gil
• Castillo
• DeMaio
• Essayli
• Jones
• Seyarto

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