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2014 SESSION
HJ 25 Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights.
Introduced by: Peter F. Farrell | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); restoration of civil rights. Provides for the automatic restoration of civil rights to persons convicted of nonviolent felonies (excepting felony drug and election fraud crimes) upon completion of sentence, including any term of probation or parole, and payment in full of any restitution, fines, costs, and fees. The amendment further provides that persons convicted of violent felonies, felony drug crimes, or election fraud crimes may have their civil rights restored by the Governor or other appropriate authority.
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HISTORY
- 12/23/13 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14100902D
- 12/23/13 House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 02/12/14 House: Left in Privileges and Elections