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
Date | Action |
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10/02/2008 | Committee |
10/02/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 095501484 |
10/02/2008 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
01/15/2009 | Assigned P & E sub: Constitutional |
01/19/2009 | Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely |
02/10/2009 | Left in Privileges and Elections |
Comments
The Virginia Interfaith Center supports this bill.
Support