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2015 SESSION
SJ 293 Constitutional amendment; qualifications to vote, restoration of civil rights.
Introduced by: A. Donald McEachin | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); qualifications to vote; restoration of civil rights. Authorizes the General Assembly to provide by law for the restoration of civil rights for persons convicted of 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 an alternative for restoration of rights pursuant to law.
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HISTORY
- 01/19/15 Senate: Presented and ordered printed 15100884D
- 01/19/15 Senate: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/22/15 Senate: Assigned to P&E sub: Constitutional Amendments
- 02/03/15 Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (9-Y 6-N)