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HB 1407 Voters, qualified; definition of violent felony.
Introduced by: Gregory D. Habeeb | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Qualified voters; definition of violent felony. Defines the term "violent felony" to be used in determining a person's eligibility for restoration of his civil rights. The bill has an effective date of January 1, 2019, contingent upon voter approval of amendments to Article II, Section 1 and Article V, Section 12 of the Constitution of Virginia at the November 2018 general election.
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HISTORY
- 09/16/16 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17100566D
- 09/16/16 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/23/17 House: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law
- 02/01/17 House: Subcommittee recommends striking from docket by voice vote
- 02/07/17 House: Left in Courts of Justice