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SB 82 Felons; restoration of civil rights to be eligible to register to vote.

Introduced by: Linda T. Puller | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE: (all summaries)

Restoration of right to vote. Provides that a person convicted of a felony for the distribution of marijuana or possession with the intent to distribute marijuana where the amount of marijuana was five pounds or less, who completed his sentence at least 10 years previously and has no other criminal convictions can petition for restoration of his civil right to be eligible to vote. The existing Code requirement of the demonstration of civic responsibility through community or comparable service will apply. In addition, the applicant must go through the procedure established by the Governor, who will determine whether to grant the petition.


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