HB 14-1197: Governor's Authority to Grant Reprieve in Capital Cases

• Governor may issue a reprieve in a capital case only for a specific period not exceeding 90 days when administrative difficulties arise in carrying out the execution.

• Governor may not grant an additional reprieve unless the circumstances constituting cause are not resolved within the initial 90-day period.

• Governor must provide written notice of any reprieve to the director of the Department of Corrections within 24 hours, including the basis for granting the reprieve.

• "Cause" for a reprieve is limited to circumstances related to administrative difficulties in carrying out the execution.

• Amends lethal injection statute to reference the governor's reprieve authority under the new limitations in Section 16-17-101(2).