Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights for certain felons (first reference). (HJ623)

Introduced By

Sen. Roz Dance (D-Petersburg) with support from co-patron Sen. Joe Morrissey (D-Richmond)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate

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 felonies who have completed service of their sentences subject to the conditions, requirements, and classifications 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. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
10/02/2008Committee
10/02/2008Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 095501484
10/02/2008Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
01/15/2009Assigned P & E sub: Constitutional
01/19/2009Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely
02/10/2009Left in Privileges and Elections

Comments

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