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FL H0051
Joint Resolution
Status
Failed
5/5/2017
Primary Sponsor
Clovis Watson
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AI Summary
- Proposes 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 the Governor may suspend or remit fines and forfeitures, grant reprieves, restore civil rights, and commute punishments
- Adds language "and except as otherwise prescribed by law" to the clemency section, allowing legislative discretion in determining conditions for clemency actions
- Maintains existing gubernatorial clemency powers requiring approval of two cabinet members for pardons and civil rights restoration, except in treason cases
- Directs placement of ballot language explaining the amendment authorizes the Legislature to provide conditions for suspension of fines, granting of reprieves, restoration of civil rights, and commutation of punishments
Legislative Description
Restoration of Civil Rights
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
5/5/2017
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee1/9/2017
Full Bill Text
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