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TX HJR59
TX HJR59Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment.
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Introduced
12/08/2022
12/08/2022
In Committee
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment.
AI Summary
This Joint Resolution proposes an amendment to the Texas Constitution, specifically Article V, by adding a new Section 33. This amendment would grant the state legislature the authority to pass laws that allow a court to grant a "commutation of punishment" to certain individuals who are currently serving a prison sentence. A commutation of punishment is essentially a reduction or shortening of a sentence. The resolution also mandates that this proposed constitutional change be put to a vote of the people on November 7, 2023, so that voters can decide whether to approve this new power for the legislature and courts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence (on 02/28/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HJR59 | 12/08/2022 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HJ00059I.htm | 12/08/2022 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HJ00059I.pdf | 12/08/2022 |
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