Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights (HJ119)
Introduced By
Del. Luke Torian (D-Woodbridge)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
Description
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); qualifications of voters; restoration of civil rights. Provides that no person convicted of a felony shall be qualified to vote unless he has served his full sentence and been released back to civil society. The proposed amendment removes the current constitutional language that provides for restoration of civil rights by the Governor or other appropriate authority. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/12/2016 | Committee |
01/12/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16102616D |
01/12/2016 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
02/16/2016 | Left in Privileges and Elections |