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SB619 • 2025

Requires that all executive clemency actions by the Governor be initiated by application and follow specified procedures.

Requires that all executive clemency actions by the Governor be initiated by application and follow specified procedures.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Bonham
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Rules.

  3. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act changes how the Governor may grant pardons and take similar actions. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4).
Requires that all executive clemency actions by the Governor be initiated by application and follow specified procedures.
Relating to: Relating to executive clemency.
Current location: In Senate Committee