California bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
California SCA 2
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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Choi (Republican)
Cosponsors (6)
- Jones (Republican)
- Alvarado-Gil (Republican)
- Seyarto (Republican)
- Castillo (Republican)
- DeMaio (Republican)
- Essayli
Summary
Official abstract published by the California legislature· 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.
Text versions
- 02/10/25 - Introduced· Feb 10, 2025
- SCA2
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 Senate | [First] hearing set for [03-25-2026]: Failed passage in Committee. Reconsideration granted | pass | Set your home in California to see |
| Mar 24, 2026 Senate | Be adopted, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Elections and Constitutional Amendments] | fail | Set your home in California to see |
Actions
- Mar 24, 2026 · Senate
March 24 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 1. Noes 4. Page 3661.) Reconsideration granted. - Mar 10, 2026 · Senate
Set for hearing March 24. - Jan 5, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and E. & C.A. - Feb 10, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.