SB10Introduced in the Senate
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.
Introduced by Christian McDaniel, District 23
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 12)
April 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: Third Reading RSN# 4129 · April 1, 2026
36
Yes
1
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Howell | 1 | Yes |
| Danny Carroll | 2 | Yes |
| Craig Richardson | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Mills | 4 | Yes |
| Stephen Meredith | 5 | Yes |
| Lindsey Tichenor | 6 | Yes |
| Aaron Reed | 7 | Yes |
| Gary Boswell | 8 | Yes |
| David Givens | 9 | Yes |
| Matthew Deneen | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
introduced in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
to State & Local Government (S)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 20, 2026
3rd reading, passed 36-0-1
received in House
to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed
2nd reading, to Rules
taken from Rules
placed in the Orders of the Day
floor amendment (1) adopted
3rd reading, passed 82-12 with Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)
received in Senate
to Rules (S)
taken from Rules
posted for passage for concurrence in House Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)
Senate concurred in Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)
passed 36-1
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 12)
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