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FL S0270

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

5/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Perry Thurston

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 8 of Article IV regarding gubernatorial clemency powers
  • 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 Governor's clemency authority, allowing legislative limits or conditions on executive clemency decisions
  • Requires submission to Florida voters for approval at the next general election or earlier special election authorized by law
  • Applies to all offenses except cases of treason and impeachment convictions

Legislative Description

Restoration of Civil Rights

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

5/5/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/7/2017
Criminal Justice1/25/2017

Full Bill Text

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