Constitutional Amendment 1 would limit Kentucky governor’s pardon power

KENTUCKY (WKYT) – Voters will see a question on this year’s ballot involving the governor’s pardon power.

Constitutional Amendment 1, if passed, would limit a governor’s ability to issue pardons within 60 days of the election and up to the next inauguration.

Sen. Chris McDaniel sponsored the amendment. He said it came after many controversial pardons were issued in 2019 by former Gov. Matt Bevin…

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