SCA 2 California Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Section 8 of Article V thereof, relating to the Governor's powers.

Summary
The California Constitution authorizes the Governor to grant a reprieve, pardon, or commutation after sentence has been entered, except as specified. This measure would prohibit the Governor from granting a pardon or commutation to specified relatives.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Mar 24, 2026
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02/10/25 - Introduced SCA2 · 1 edit
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No substantive policy changes were made between these two versions. The difference is entirely presentational: the bill text was reformatted from a plain-text legislative document into a web page layout with navigation menus, search tools, and site links. The actual constitutional amendment language, including all provisions restricting the Governor's pardon and commutation powers over relatives, remains identical.
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The bill text was reformatted from a plain-text legislative document with line numbers and page breaks into a web page layout that includes site navigation (home, accessibility, FAQ, feedback, sitemap, login), search functionality, and standard legislative information portal elements. No changes to the substantive content of the amendment were made.

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Total actions
4
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Committee
2
Mar 24, 2026
Committee
March 24 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 1. Noes 4. Page 3661.) Reconsideration granted.
upper
Jan 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and E. & C.A.
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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