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2017 SESSION
SJ 253 Constitutional amendment (first resolution); qualifications of voters and executive clemency.
Introduced by: Rosalyn R. Dance | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); qualifications of voters and executive clemency. Authorizes the General Assembly to provide by law for the automatic restoration of civil rights for persons convicted of nonviolent felonies who have completed service of their sentences. The amendment retains the Governor's authority to restore the civil rights of persons convicted of violent felonies who have completed service of their sentences.
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HISTORY
- 01/03/17 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17102134D
- 01/03/17 Senate: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/20/17 Senate: Assigned to P&E sub: Constitutional Amendments
- 01/31/17 Senate: Failed to report (defeated) in Privileges and Elections (7-Y 7-N)