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KY SB10
KY SB10AN ACT proposing to amend Sections 77 and 240 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to limiting the Governor's ability to grant pardons and commute sentences.
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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the Kentucky Constitution to limit the Governor's power to grant pardons or commute sentences, meaning to reduce the severity of a punishment. Specifically, it would prohibit the Governor from exercising these powers during the 60-day period leading up to a gubernatorial election and until the newly elected Governor is sworn into office. The bill also makes conforming changes to another section of the Constitution and outlines the process for submitting this proposed amendment to the voters for their approval or rejection, including specific requirements for public notification and ballot certification.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (13)
Chris McDaniel (R)*,
Gary Boswell (R),
Danny Carroll (R),
Matt Deneen (R),
Don Douglas (R),
Greg Elkins (R),
Shelley Frommeyer (R),
Robby Mills (R),
Matt Nunn (R),
Steve Rawlings (R),
Craig Richardson (R),
Mike Wilson (R),
Max Wise (R),
Last Action
received in House (on 01/21/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb10.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb10/bill.pdf |
| Vote History for SB10 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb10/vote_history.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb10/orig_bill.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/sb10/LM.pdf |
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