Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights to persons convicted of nonviolent felonies. (SJ35)
Introduced By
Progress
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Introduced |
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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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Description
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); 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 the alternative for restoration of rights pursuant to law. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
- 01/10/2012 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12103249D
- 01/10/2012 Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/24/2012 Continued to 2013 in Privileges and Elections (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
- 11/30/2012 Left in Privileges and Elections
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