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2021 SESSION
HJ 80 Constitutional amendment; qualifications of voters, restoration of rights.
Introduced by: Jennifer Carroll Foy | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); qualifications of voters; restoration of civil rights by general law. Authorizes the General Assembly to provide by general law for the restoration of civil rights for persons convicted of nonviolent 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, and the amendment retains this right.
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HISTORY
- 01/07/20 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20101382D
- 01/07/20 House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 01/31/20 House: Continued to 2021 in Rules by voice vote
- 12/04/20 House: Left in Rules