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MS HC27
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Failed
3/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Holland
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AI Summary
- Proposes amendment to Section 124 of Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to prohibit Governor from granting pardons or reprieves during the last 90 days of the Governor's term of office
- Authorizes Legislature to enact general law requiring Governor to notify certain officials and other persons before exercising power to grant a reprieve or pardon
- Maintains existing constitutional requirements for pardons, including 30-day newspaper publication of petition in county where crime was committed before pardon can be granted
- Proposed amendment to be submitted to qualified voters at election on first Tuesday after first Monday of November 2012
- Ballot explanation states amendment prevents last-minute pardons and reprieves while allowing Legislature to impose notification requirements on Governor's pardon power
Legislative Description
Constitution; amend to prohibit the Governor from granting a pardon or reprieve within the last 90 days of office.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/6/2012
Full Bill Text
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