SGA 9195
In CommitteeSenate
ALINE FLOWER
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AI Analysis
This bill formally appoints Aline Flower to the Clemency and Pardons Board for a three-year term. The appointment begins on January 8, 2025, and ends on September 25, 2028.
- Appoints Aline Flower as a member of the Clemency and Pardons Board
- Sets the appointment term from January 8, 2025, to September 25, 2028
Who is affected
- Clemency and Pardons Board — A member of the Clemency and Pardons Board is appointed to serve a three-year term.
Pro/Con Analysis
Potential Benefits (1)
The appointment ensures continuity and representation on the Clemency and Pardons Board, which reviews clemency petitions and advises the governor — a function that supports due process and individualized mercy in the justice system.
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Potential Concerns (1)
This bill appoints a single individual to a board with limited operational authority; it does not alter board powers, procedures, or funding, so no meaningful change in governance or administrative function occurs.
Local GovernmentRef: Section 1
Who Is Most Affected
As the appointee, Aline Flower gains formal authority to participate in clemency reviews, which may influence individual case outcomes — though final decisions remain with the governor.
Individuals who petition the board for clemency or pardon may benefit from continued board functionality, but this bill does not change eligibility, procedures, or standards for relief.
The board’s advisory capacity means the governor retains sole decision-making authority; thus, no change in executive discretion or accountability results from this appointment alone.
The board has no direct regulatory, fiscal, or enforcement role — it only reviews petitions and makes recommendations — so its membership changes have minimal systemic impact on public safety or resource allocation.
The board’s work is advisory only; no statutory changes to sentencing, parole, or incarceration policies are made by this appointment.