Kentucky Amendment 1 Would Limit Governor’s Pardoning Powers
Kentucky State Senator Chris McDaniel is discussing Amendment 1, which will appear on the ballot this year, proposing to limit the governor's unlimited pardoning powers to introduce accountability and checks and balances into the state's justice system.
Bowling Green, KY, October 14, 2026 —
Kentucky State Senator Chris McDaniel is discussing Amendment 1, a proposal set to appear on the ballot this year that would limit the governor’s pardoning powers. The stated purpose is to introduce accountability and checks and balances into the state’s justice system.
The available information does not specify how the amendment would change the governor’s authority, what limits it would establish or how those limits would be applied. It also does not describe the proposal’s legislative history or provide details about arguments for or against it.
The summary identifies McDaniel as discussing the measure but does not provide a direct quotation or specify where or when he addressed it. No additional supporters, opponents or affected groups are identified.
Because Amendment 1 is scheduled to appear on the ballot this year, the proposal is being presented to voters for consideration. However, the information provided does not state the ballot’s wording, the date of the vote or what threshold would be required for the amendment to pass.
The proposal’s broad aim, as described, is to place limits on the governor’s pardoning powers and add accountability to the justice system. Further details about its provisions and potential effects were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Tommy Modeszto on www.wnky.com, see more information here.
