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HJ 491 Constitutional amendment (first resolution); qualifications to vote; executive clemency;restoration.

Introduced by: Gregory D. Habeeb | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Constitutional amendment (first resolution); qualifications to vote; executive clemency; restoration of right to vote. Provides that no person convicted of a felony shall be qualified to vote unless he has completed service of his sentence, including any modifications of the sentence, and the payment in full of any restitution, fines, costs, and fees assessed against him as a result of the felony conviction. The proposed amendment removes the power of the Governor or other appropriate authority (such as another state's law) to restore the right to vote to a felon.

FULL TEXT

• 07/25/14  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15100101D  pdf

HISTORY

• 07/25/14  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15100101D
• 07/25/14  House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
• 01/13/15  House: Assigned P & E sub: Constitutional Amendments
• 02/10/15  House: Left in Privileges and Elections