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HJ 721 Constitutional amendment; restoration of voting rights.

Introduced by: Algie T. Howell, Jr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Constitutional amendment (first resolution); restoration of voting rights. Provides for the automatic restoration of voting rights to persons convicted of nonviolent felonies (excepting felony drug and election fraud crimes) upon completion of sentence, including any term of probation or parole. The bill further provides that persons convicted of violent felonies, felony drug crimes, or election fraud crimes may have their voting rights restored by the Governor upon completion of sentence, including any term of probation or parole, and authorizes the General Assembly to provide by law for the restoration of voting rights to such persons. The restoration of rights pursuant to this provision has no effect on the right to possess firearms.

FULL TEXT

• 01/11/13  House: Presented and ordered printed 13103923D  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/11/13  House: Presented and ordered printed 13103923D
• 01/11/13  House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
• 01/14/13  House: Assigned P & E sub: Constitutional Amendments Subcommittee
• 01/14/13  House: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely by voice vote
• 02/05/13  House: Left in Privileges and Elections