Bill Commons

CA SCA 2

in committee

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.

California · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did CA SCA 2 pass?

Not yet. CA SCA 2 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-24): March 24 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 1. Noes 4. Page 3661.) Reconsideration granted.

What is CA SCA 2 about?

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.

Who sponsors CA SCA 2?

Choi is the primary sponsor of CA SCA 2, joined by 6 cosponsors.

Description

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.

Introduced
2025-02-10
Latest action
2026-03-24 — March 24 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 1. Noes 4. Page 3661.) Reconsideration granted.
Bill type
constitutional amendment
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Choiauthor
  • Alvarado-Gilcoauthor
  • Jonescoauthor
  • Castillocoauthor
  • DeMaiocoauthor
  • Essaylicoauthor
  • Seyartocoauthor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-24

    March 24 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 1. Noes 4. Page 3661.) Reconsideration granted.

    committee-failure,committee-passage-unfavorable

  2. 2026-03-10

    Set for hearing March 24.

  3. 2026-01-05

    Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and E. & C.A.

    referral-committee

  4. 2025-02-10

    Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    introduction,reading-1,referral-committee

Versions

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Votes

  • [First] hearing set for [03-25-2026]: Failed passage in Committee. Reconsideration granted

    2026-03-24 · pass · 6-0

    Member-level votes (6)
    • Wiener: yes
    • Caballero: yes
    • Seyarto: yes
    • Cortese: yes
    • Pérez: yes
    • Arreguín: yes

  • Be adopted, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Elections and Constitutional Amendments]

    2026-03-24 · fail · 1-4

    Member-level votes (6)
    • Seyarto: yes
    • Wiener: no
    • Cortese: no
    • Pérez: no
    • Arreguín: no
    • Caballero: other

Related bills

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Official source

http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SCA2

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