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2011 SESSION
HJ 524 Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights to persons convicted of felonies.
Introduced by: Onzlee Ware | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); restoration of civil rights. Authorizes the General Assembly to provide by general law for the restoration of civil rights for persons convicted of felonies who have completed service of their sentence including any period or condition of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence. The present Constitution provides for restoration of rights by the Governor. The proposed amendment retains the right of the Governor to restore civil rights and adds the alternative for restoration of rights pursuant to general law. This resolution is identical to HJR 610 and HJR 634.
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HISTORY
- 12/02/10 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11100279D
- 12/02/10 House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/13/11 House: Assigned P & E sub: #1 Constitutional
- 01/31/11 House: Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HJ497-Dance) by voice vote
- 02/08/11 House: Left in Privileges and Elections