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FL H0059
Joint Resolution
Status
Failed
3/10/2018
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 fines and forfeitures may be suspended or remitted, reprieves may be granted, civil rights may be restored, and punishments may be commuted
- Adds language "and except as otherwise prescribed by law" to the Governor's clemency powers, allowing legislative oversight of clemency decisions
- Maintains existing gubernatorial clemency authority including suspension of fines and forfeitures, reprieves up to 60 days, pardons with cabinet approval, and commutation of punishment
- Provides ballot language describing the amendment as authorizing the Legislature to establish conditions for suspension or remission of fines and forfeitures and restoration of civil rights
Legislative Description
Restoration of Civil Rights
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
3/10/2018
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee8/30/2017
Full Bill Text
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