Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights for certain felons (first reference). (HJ182)
Introduced By
Del.
Frank Hall (D-Richmond)
Frank Hall
(D-Richmond)
Served: 1976–
Progress
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
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. View Full Text »
Outcome
Video
Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/09/2008 and 01/09/2008.
Comments
Another thing that is long overdue in Virginia.
Another soft on crime initiative. There is plenty of evidence that guys contemplating knocking off the 7-11 have been dissuaded from their evil doing by the certain knowledge that they will not be able to vote in future elections. In case you're wondering I'm being facetious. I want felons to come back into the fold after they have served their time. Apparently republicans are worried that as a group they will vote for Democratic candidates. What they need to do is vote Repub. and let people know it. Maybe sport a "Another Republican ex-Felon" bumper sticker on their car would allay those fears.