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2021 SESSION
SJ 14 Constitutional amendment; qualifications of voters, restoration of civil rights (first reference).
Introduced by: R. Creigh Deeds | 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 a felony. The present Constitution provides for restoration of rights by the Governor, and the amendment retains this right.
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HISTORY
- 12/30/19 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20100905D
- 12/30/19 Senate: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/21/20 Senate: Continued to 2021 in Privileges and Elections (15-Y 0-N)
- 12/04/20 Senate: Left in Privileges and Elections