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HI HB1746
Bill
Status
1/16/2020
Primary Sponsor
Scott Saiki
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AI Summary
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Proposes constitutional amendment to Article V, Section 5 of Hawaii Constitution regarding the governor's pardon power.
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Allows the legislature to prescribe by law the procedures and regulations governing how reprieves, commutations, and pardons are submitted to and considered by the governor.
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Changes constitutional language from "regulation as to the manner of applying" to "procedures and regulations prescribed by law."
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Ballot question to be printed: "Shall the Constitution of the State of Hawaii be amended to provide that the Governor's pardon power shall be subject to procedures and regulations prescribed by law?"
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Amendment takes effect upon compliance with Article XVII, Section 3 of the Hawaii Constitution.
Legislative Description
Proposing Amendments To Article V Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Authorize Legislation Regarding The Process By Which Criminal Reprieves, Commutations, And Pardons Are Submitted To And Considered By The Governor.
Constitutional Amendment
Last Action
The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2/10/2020