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2020 SESSION

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SJ 59 Constitutional amendment; qualifications of voters, restoration of rights (first reference).

Introduced by: Joseph D. Morrissey | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Constitutional amendment (first resolution); qualifications of voters; automatic restoration of civil rights. Provides for the automatic restoration of civil rights for persons convicted of felonies upon completion of their sentences. The present Constitution provides for restoration of rights by the Governor, and the amendment retains this right.

FULL TEXT

• 01/08/20  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20103857D  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/08/20  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20103857D
• 01/08/20  Senate: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
• 01/21/20  Senate: Continued to 2021 in Privileges and Elections (15-Y 0-N)