Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 10: 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.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 10 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Chris McDaniel (Republican), Gary Boswell (Republican), Danny Carroll (Republican), Matt Deneen (Republican), Don Douglas (Republican), Greg Elkins (Republican), Shelley Frommeyer (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican), Matt Nunn (Republican), Steve Rawlings (Republican), Craig Richardson (Republican), Mike Wilson (Republican), Max Wise (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 12).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris McDaniel | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Gary Boswell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Danny Carroll | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Matt Deneen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Don Douglas | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Greg Elkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Shelley Frommeyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Robby Mills | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Matt Nunn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Steve Rawlings | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Craig Richardson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Mike Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Max Wise | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 12)
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- passed 36-1
- Senate concurred in Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)
- posted for passage for concurrence in House Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)
- taken from Rules
- to Rules (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 82-12 with Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)
- floor amendment (1) adopted
- placed in the Orders of the Day
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