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FL H0327
Joint Resolution
Status
Failed
5/2/2014
Primary Sponsor
Clovis Watson
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AI Summary
- Proposes an amendment to Section 8 of Article IV of the Florida State Constitution to be submitted to voters at the next general election or earlier special election
- Authorizes the Legislature to prescribe additional circumstances under which reprieves may be granted and civil rights restored, adding the phrase "and except as otherwise prescribed by law" to the clemency provision
- Maintains existing gubernatorial clemency powers including suspension of fines and forfeitures, granting reprieves not exceeding sixty days, and granting full or conditional pardons with approval of two cabinet members
- Preserves existing provisions for treason cases and parole and probation commission authority
- Ballot statement clarifies the amendment authorizes the Legislature to provide conditions under which fines, forfeitures, reprieves, civil rights restoration, and punishment commutation may occur
Legislative Description
Restoration of Civil Rights
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
5/2/2014
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee12/16/2013
Full Bill Text
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