California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 4 R cosponsors

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.

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

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    1 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.

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.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill SCA 2 has been updated to include additional language that clarifies its intent. This change helps ensure that the goals of the legislation are clearly understood, making it easier for people to know what is being proposed and why it matters. Overall, this update enhances transparency and improves the potential impact of the bill.

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Action History

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

  2. Set for hearing March 24.

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

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 115 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (115)

115 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

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

Failed 1 Yea · 4 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 1000
Democratic 0401
Total 1401
% of votes cast 17%67%0%17%
How each member voted (6)
Member Party Vote
Arreguín, Jesse Democratic Nay
Caballero, Anna M. Democratic Not Voting
Cortese, Dave Democratic Nay
Pérez, Sasha Renée Democratic Nay
Wiener, Scott D. Democratic Nay
Seyarto, Kelly Republican Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SCA 2 do?
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 SCA 2?
SCA 2 is sponsored by Castillo, DeMaio, Essayli, Seyarto, Kelly (Republican), Alvarado-Gil, Marie (Republican), Choi, Steven S. (Republican), and Jones, Brian W. (Republican).
What is the current status of SCA 2?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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