Montana Board of Pardons Amendment (1954)
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| Topic State executive powers and duties |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Montana Board of Pardons Amendment was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Montana on November 2, 1954. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the governor to grant pardons, remit fines and forfeitures, and to grant commutation of punishments and respites after conviction and judgment for any offenses committed. Provided that before granting pardons, the governor shall consult the board of pardons. The legislative assembly shall appoint and provide the composition of said board. The legislative assembly will also regulate said board’s proceedings, powers, and duties. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the governor to grant pardons, remit fines and forfeitures, and to grant commutation of punishments and respites after conviction and judgment for any offenses committed. Provided that before granting pardons, the governor shall consult the board of pardons. The legislative assembly shall appoint and provide the composition of said board. The legislative assembly will also regulate said board’s proceedings, powers, and duties. |
Election results
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97,875 | 66.11% | ||
| No | 50,167 | 33.89% | ||
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- Results are officially certified.
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Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Board of Pardons Amendment was as follows:
| “ | For the amendment Against the amendment | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the Montana Constitution
A two-thirds (66.67%) vote is required of all members of the legislature during one legislative session for the Montana State Legislature to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. Since Montana has 150 legislators (100 Representatives and 50 Senators), at least 100 members must vote in favor of a constitutional amendment for it to pass. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
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