Constitutional amendment; clarifying Pardon and Parole Board voting procedures.
Second Reading referred to Rules
Summary
The resolution changes Section 10 of Article VI so that a tie vote on a death‑sentence clemency recommendation is not treated as a denial and creates a pool of alternate board members to fill vacancies or break ties. It also sets qualifications for those alternates and adds reporting duties for the Governor and the Board. The amendment will be placed on the ballot for voter approval after legislative passage.
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