CaliforniaA resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Section 8 of Article V thereof, relating to the Governor's powers.
What it does
The California Constitution authorizes the Governor to grant a reprieve, pardon, or commutation after sentence has been entered, except as specified.
More detail
This measure would prohibit the Governor from granting a pardon or commutation to specified relatives.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 24March 24 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 1. Noes 4. Page 3661.) Reconsideration granted.Latest
- Vote recorded [First] hearing set for [03-25-2026]: Failed passage in Committee. Reconsideration granted. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Be adopted, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Elections and Constitutional Amendments]. Result: fail.Upper
- Mar 10Set for hearing March 24.
- Jan 5Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and E. & C.A.Minor
- Mar 24March 24 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 1. Noes 4. Page 3661.) Reconsideration granted.Latest
- 2025
- Feb 10Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.Introduced