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2000 SESSION

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SB 254 Restoration of voting rights to former felons.

Introduced by: Henry L. Marsh III | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Restoration of voting rights to former felons. Adds a procedure for the restoration of the rights to register to vote and to vote to any person convicted of a nonviolent felony in Virginia, upon completion of sentence, probation, and parole. Completion of sentence, probation, and parole may be evidenced by the instrument discharging the person from prison or supervision. A copy of the discharge instrument shall be filed with the clerk of the court which imposed the sentence. Presently, a person who has been convicted of any felony in Virginia applies to the Governor for restoration of his civil rights. The bill does not preclude any application to the Governor for restoration of civil rights. The bill contains findings by the General Assembly that address the constitutional questions raised by the legislation.

FULL TEXT

• 01/17/00  Senate: Presented & ordered printed 002103460  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/17/00  Senate: Presented & ordered printed 002103460
• 01/17/00  Senate: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
• 01/24/00  Senate: Assigned to P. & E. sub-committee: 2
• 02/01/00  Senate: Passed by indefinitely in P. & E. (11-Y 3-N)