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SJ5

Constitutional amendment; qualifications to vote, restoration of civil rights (first reference).

Status:
In Senate

Chief Patron:
Louise Lucas (D)

Session:
2018 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Constitutional amendment (first resolution); qualifications to vote; restoration of civil rights.

Authorizes the General Assembly to provide by 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; the amendment retains the right of the Governor to restore civil rights and adds an alternative for restoration of rights pursuant to law for nonviolent felons. (Less)
  • Bill History

  • 11/27/2017 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100686D
  • 11/27/2017 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
  • 01/16/2018 - Senate: Continued to 2019 in Privileges and Elections (14-Y 0-N)