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CA SCA2
CA
Status
Introduced
2/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steven Choi
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AI Summary
- Amends the California Constitution to prohibit the Governor from granting reprieves, pardons, or commutations to themselves or family members
- Prohibited relatives include: spouse/domestic partner, parents, in-laws, grandparents, children (including step and adopted), siblings, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren
- Requires a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses to pass, then must be approved by California voters as a constitutional amendment
- Maintains existing requirements that governors report all pardons and commutations to the Legislature with pertinent facts and reasons
- Preserves the rule that pardons for persons twice convicted of a felony require Supreme Court recommendation with four judges concurring
Legislative Description
Governor: pardons and commutations.
Last Action
Set for hearing March 24.
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety1/5/2026
Rules2/10/2025
Full Bill Text
No bill text available