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HJ 628 Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights for certain felons (first reference).

Introduced by: Onzlee Ware | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Constitutional amendment (first resolution); restoration of civil rights. Authorizes the General Assembly to provide by law for the restoration of civil rights for persons convicted of nonviolent felonies who have completed service of their sentences subject to the conditions, requirements, and definitions set forth in that law. The present Constitution provides for restoration of rights by the Governor. The amendment retains the right of the Governor to restore civil rights and adds the alternative for restoration of rights pursuant to law. This amendment is identical to HJR 656, HJR 726 and SJR 273.

FULL TEXT

• 10/24/08  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 095511776  pdf

HISTORY

• 10/24/08  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 095511776
• 10/24/08  House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
• 01/15/09  House: Assigned P & E sub: Constitutional
• 01/19/09  House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s)
• 02/06/09  House: Tabled in Privileges and Elections (12-Y 10-N)