Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights (first reference). (HJ672)
Introduced By
Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-Arlington)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
Description
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); qualifications to vote; 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 |
|---|---|
| 01/09/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13102532D |
| 01/09/2013 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/11/2013 | Assigned P & E sub: Constitutional Amendments Subcommittee |
| 01/14/2013 | Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HJ535-Herring) |
| 02/05/2013 | Left in Privileges and Elections |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia strongly supports passage of a constitutional amendment that would permit enactment of general laws restoring the right to vote to persons convicted of felonies.