AN ACT proposing to amend Section 77 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to limiting the Governor's ability to grant pardons and commute sentences.

Passed on 4/1/26

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From the Legislature

Propose to amend Section 77 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prohibit the Governor's ability to grant pardons or commute sentences beginning 60 days prior to a gubernatorial election and ending at that gubernatorial inauguration; amend Section 240 of the Constitution of Kentucky to conform; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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1 Nay

D

1 Absent

D

Calendar

Jan 14

11:00 AM

Senate Committee On State And Local Government

Mar 26

9:00 AM

Senate Committee On Judiciary

Mar 26

10:00 AM

House Committee On Elections, Constitutional Amendments, And Intergovernmental Affairs