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NC H64
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Brody
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AI Summary
- Amends the North Carolina Constitution to require gubernatorial clemency (reprieves, commutations, and pardons) receive concurrence by a majority vote of both houses of the General Assembly
- Adds requirement that clemency may only be granted after conviction and commencement of sentence, not merely after conviction
- Requires the Governor to reconvene the General Assembly if clemency is granted while the legislature is adjourned sine die or for more than 30 days; failure to reconvene causes the grant to fail
- Excludes paroles from the definition of reprieves, commutations, and pardons
- Places the constitutional amendment on the November 3, 2026 statewide general election ballot for voter approval
Legislative Description
Const. Amend. – Gubernatorial Clemency
Public
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
2/6/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2/6/2025
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