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FL S0428
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 8 of Article IV regarding gubernatorial clemency powers
- Adds language authorizing the Legislature to prescribe additional circumstances under which fines, forfeitures, reprieves, civil rights restoration, and punishment commutations may be granted
- Maintains existing gubernatorial authority to suspend collection of fines and forfeitures, grant reprieves up to 60 days, and grant pardons with cabinet approval, except in treason and impeachment cases
- Requires submission of the amendment to Florida voters for approval at the next general election or an earlier special election authorized by law
- Ballot summary will inform voters the amendment allows the Legislature to provide conditions for suspending/remitting fines, granting reprieves, restoring civil rights, and commuting punishments
Legislative Description
Restoration of Civil Rights
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice
3/10/2018
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice10/25/2017
Full Bill Text
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