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FL H0449

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Clovis Watson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article IV, Section 8 of the Florida State Constitution regarding clemency powers
  • Authorizes the Legislature to prescribe additional circumstances under which fines and forfeitures may be suspended or remitted, reprieves may be granted, civil rights may be restored, and punishments may be commuted
  • Currently, the governor may grant reprieves not exceeding 60 days and, with approval of two cabinet members, grant pardons, restore civil rights, and commute punishment
  • Amendment would be submitted to Florida voters for approval at the next general election or an earlier special election authorized by law
  • Excludes cases of treason and impeachment convictions from these clemency provisions

Legislative Description

Restoration of Civil Rights

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee11/5/2015

Full Bill Text

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