Friday, February 16, 2007
Gubenatorial Pardon Amendment To Be Voted On
Voters in Kentucky would decide whether future governors can pardon people before they're charged with a crime under a proposed constitutional amendment approved by the House on Thursday. State Rep. Rob Wilkey, D-Scottsville, said the issue arose after Republican Gov. Ernie Fletcher decided to pardon his entire administration, including anyone who might later be charged, once some officials were indicted during a state hiring investigation. The amendment would prevent future governors from granting the same kind of pardon Fletcher did. The measure passed 71-26 with 12 Republican lawmakers voting in favor.
# posted by Justin Mullins @ 12:41 AM 
