Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights to persons convicted of nonviolent felonies. (HJ543)
Introduced By
Del. Charniele Herring (D-Alexandria)
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 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 an alternative for restoration of rights pursuant to law for nonviolent felons. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/16/2010 | Committee |
| 12/16/2010 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11100315D |
| 12/16/2010 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/13/2011 | Assigned P & E sub: #1 Constitutional |
| 01/31/2011 | Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HJ497-Dance) |
| 02/08/2011 | Left in Privileges and Elections |