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.
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Officially: “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.” Read the full text
2026 regular session
What it does
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.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
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introduced in Senate · Jan 8, 2026
to Committee on Committees (S) · Jan 8, 2026
to State & Local Government (S) · Jan 12, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · Jan 14, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Jan 15, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 20, 2026 · Jan 16, 2026
3rd reading, passed 36-0-1 · Jan 20, 2026
received in House · Jan 21, 2026
to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) · Mar 13, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · Mar 26, 2026
floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed · Mar 26, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Mar 27, 2026
taken from Rules · Apr 1, 2026
placed in the Orders of the Day · Apr 1, 2026
floor amendment (1) adopted · Apr 1, 2026
3rd reading, passed 82-12 with Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title) · Apr 1, 2026
received in Senate · Apr 1, 2026
to Rules (S) · Apr 1, 2026
taken from Rules · Apr 1, 2026
posted for passage for concurrence in House Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title) · Apr 1, 2026
Senate concurred in Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title) · Apr 1, 2026
passed 36-1 · Apr 1, 2026
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate · Apr 1, 2026
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House · Apr 1, 2026
delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 12) · Apr 1, 2026
The numbers
13
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
C. McDanielG. BoswellD. CarrollM. DeneenD. DouglasG. ElkinsS. Funke FrommeyerR. MillsM. NunnS. RawlingsC. RichardsonM. WilsonM. Wise
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: 04/01/26: delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 12).