Constitutional amendment; qualifications to vote, executive clemency (first reference). (HJ539)
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Description
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); qualifications to vote; executive clemency; restoration of right to vote. Provides that no person convicted of a felony shall be qualified to vote unless he has completed service of his sentence, including any modifications of the sentence, and the payment in full of any restitution, fines, costs, and fees assessed against him as a result of the felony conviction. The proposed amendment removes the power of the Governor or other appropriate authority (such as another state's law) to restore the right to vote to a felon. View Full Text »
Outcome
History
- 09/06/2012 Committee
- 09/06/2012 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13100112D
- 09/07/2012 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13100112D
- 09/07/2012 Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/11/2013 Assigned P & E sub: Constitutional Amendments Subcommittee
- 01/14/2013 Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HJ535-Herring)
- 02/05/2013 Left in Privileges and Elections
In the News
Panel Kills Bills to Restore Felons’ Voting Rights
January 14, 2013
Gov. Bob McDonnell and other key Republicans, as well as Democratic legislators, say they are disappointed that a House subcommittee today killed proposals to automatically restore the voting rights of nonviolent felons who have served their prison sentences.
Comments
I wonder what Del. Habeeb's motivation is for filing this bill? Is this a problem in some way right now? Does he believe that Gov. McDonnell is exercising poor judgment in his restoration of voting rights for ex-felons?
Does this then mean automatic restoration after all everything is completed and paid?
The ACLU of Virginia strongly supports ending permanent disenfranchisement and restoring the civil rights of the nearly 450,000 Virginians affected by this law. This proposal seeks to amend Virginia's Constitution by inserting permanent requirements before restoration of civil rights are granted. This proposal also removes the Governor's role in the process.
The ACLU of Virginia strongly supports ending permanent disenfranchisement and restoring the civil rights of the nearly 450,000 Virginians affected by this law. This proposal seeks to amend Virginia's Constitution by inserting permanent requirements before restoration of civil rights are granted. This proposal also removes the Governor's role in the process.
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