HJ29: Constitutional amendment ; restoration of civil rights for certain felons (first reference).

Chief Patron

Del. Dwight Jones (D-70)

Dwight Jones (D-70)
Richmond, VA
Served: 1994–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate

Status

01/03/2006: In Privileges and Elections Committee

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Summary

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 amendment retains the right of the Governor to restore civil rights and adds the alternative for restoration of rights pursuant to general law. This proposed constitutional amendment is identical to the amendment proposed in SJR 15.   View Full Text »