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SJ 7 Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights for certain felons (first reference).
Introduced by: Yvonne B. Miller | 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 nonviolent 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 amendment retains the right of the Governor to restore civil rights and adds the alternative for restoration of rights pursuant to general law.
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HISTORY
- 12/05/07 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 087949276
- 12/05/07 Senate: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/15/08 Senate: Continued to 2009 in Privileges and Elections (15-Y 0-N)